Woman hit, killed in Durham crash, driver charged

Saturday, July 29, 2023
DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- A driver is facing charges after hitting and killing a woman Saturday afternoon in Durham.

The Durham Police Department responded to a crash involving a pedestrian near the intersection of Avondale Drive and East Knox Street just after 3:45 p.m. Officers said Edward Earl Gilchrist Jr, 67, was driving on Avondale Drive when he crossed the center line and onto the sidewalk hitting a woman who was walking.
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The woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police said Gilchrist was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. He is charged with misdemeanor death by motor vehicle, failure to maintain lane control, driving left of center, and driving while license revoked.
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Anyone who saw the crash or who has information is asked to call Investigator J.T. Rose at 919-475-4149.

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