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Woman struck, killed on I-77 in Huntersville

A woman was struck and killed by a vehicle on southbound I-77 in Huntersville early Saturday morning, troopers say.

The victim, identified as 21-year-old Josland Starkie. was on the roadway when she was hit around 5:30 a.m. near Gilead Road just north of Hambright Road.

Channel 9 is asking officials what caused the crash and if anyone will be charged.