Durham, NC (July 15, 2020) – The Durham Police Department is investigating the death of a pedestrian on Wednesday. The crash took place around 8:30 a.m. on Junction Road.
According to officials, 56-year-old Donna Michele Hunter was walking near a bus stop when she was hit by a Ford F-250 that was traveling southbound on Junction. The truck was towing a trailer at the time of the crash. Rescue workers arrived on the scene but later pronounced Hunter dead as a result of her injuries. No one else was hurt in the crash.
An investigation is ongoing at this time. There is no word on whether charges are expected.
North Carolina Pedestrian Accidents 
There are about 160 fatal pedestrian crashes in North Carolina each year. Pedestrian accidents make up about 15% of all deaths reported on our roadways. In addition, there are many more pedestrians who are seriously injured in crashes that will experience a long road to recovery.
A North Carolina pedestrian accident must be carefully investigated in order to determine the cause of the crash. When a crash takes place, a negligent driver is often at fault. Inattentive driving, impairment, reckless driving, and speeding all frequently contribute to these serious and fatal crashes. Unfortunately, many pedestrians are simply innocent crash victims.
At Burton Law Firm, Raleigh pedestrian accident attorney Jason M. Burton represents crash victims in Durham and throughout the Triangle. We are standing by to take your call. For a free consultation, please contact us at (833) 623-0042.
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