Maria Aguilar Suarez, 34, of Benson, died at WakeMed from her injuries. Her 8-year-old son, Juan Almanza, is listed in fair condition.
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol said the pair was struck just before 8:30 a.m. on Barberry Drive.
The mother and son were standing in the street when a blue Kia, driven by Ma Del Rosario Perez-Valdovinos, 49, of Benson, ran into them.
The two were trapped beneath the car. They were extracted and rushed to WakeMed.
Troopers said charges are pending against the driver.
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