Pedestrian Accident on Highway 55 in Holly Springs, North Carolina (NC)

According to an online news report published on cbs17.com, a pedestrian sustained severe injuries after struck by a motor vehicle along Highway 55 near S. Main Street in Holly Springs, North Carolina.*

Holly Springs Police stated that the pedestrian accident happened around 10 a.m. near the shopping center located at the intersection.  The pedestrian accident victim was struck by one motor vehicle.  However, three additional motor vehicles were involved in the accident when the motorists struck the pedestrian.  The pedestrian was transported to a local area hospital

Highway 55 was shut down in both directions.  The news report did not explain the extent of the victim's personal injuries.  Law enforcement officers are investigating the pedestrian accident.  The report did not state if criminal charges were filed against the at-fault driver.

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Source:

https://www.cbs17.com/news/local-news/wake-county-news/highway-55-closed-after-car-strikes-pedestrian-in-holly-springs/