Pedestrian Forrest Williams, 53, killed in hit-and-run collision with alleged driver Thelbert Byrd, 49, on Federal Road in Benson, North Carolina
Benson man charged after pedestrian struck and killed in Johnston County, authorities say
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol said the accident occurred around 3:45 a.m. when the victim was struck while walking on Federal Road.
Raleigh man charged with DWI after pedestrian hit, killed in Johnston County
Authorities said 49-year-old Thelbert Byrd, of Raleigh, was traveling west when he struck 53-year-old Forrest Williams, of Benson, who was walking in the roadway.
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