A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle early Wednesday morning at the intersection of NC Highway 24/27 and Henson Street in Albemarle.
The incident occurred at approximately 2:11 a.m. when officers from the Albemarle Police Department responded to the scene of the collision.
The pedestrian, later identified as 49-year-old Nathan Wayne Hollingsworth, sustained critical injuries. He died after being taken to an area hospital.
The driver of the vehicle, identified as 19-year-old Alston Paul Burr of Albemarle, fled the scene but was later located at his residence and taken into custody.
Burr faces charges of driving while impaired and felony hit and run resulting in death.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the investigation to contact Lieutenant P. Huneycutt at 704-984-9519.
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