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Woman hit, killed by pickup truck on Southern Avenue in Fayetteville

Fayetteville police are investigating a fatal accident that occurred on Wednesday afternoon near the intersection of Southern Avenue and Quality Road.

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Fayetteville Police investigating crash after pedestrian dies on Southern Avenue
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — A woman was struck and killed by a pickup truck Wednesday afternoon near the intersection of Southern Avenue and Quality Road, according to Fayetteville police.

Around 6:15 p.m., officers responded to reports of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle.

Upon arrival, they found a 2008 Dodge Ram pickup truck and a woman, who had been struck by the Dodge in the center lane.

The preliminary investigation revealed that the truck was traveling westbound on Southern Avenue when it struck the woman, who was standing in the center turn lane.

The woman was taken to Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, where she later died.

This is an ongoing investigation, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact Officer C. Lewis at 910-818-1872.

Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Fayetteville/Cumberland County Crime Stoppers at 910-483-8477.

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