Pedestrian Ollie Merritt killed in collision on Capital Boulevard in Raleigh, North Carolina
Pedestrian killed in Capital Boulevard hit-and-run
Raleigh Police said a pedestrian was killed in a hit and run. The victim was identified only as an adult male.
Raleigh man struck, killed on Capital Boulevard
Officers said Erica Shanta was trying to change lanes when she passed a vehicle and struck and killed Ollie Merritt, who was crossing the street outside of the crosswalk.
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