It happened about 9:40 p.m. on New Bern Avenue near Freedom Drive in Raleigh. The victim, identified as Gregory Johnson, 39, suffered serious injuries and was rushed to a hospital for treatment, police said.
On Sunday morning, authorities said Johnson did not survive his injuries.
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Outbound New Bern Avenue was temporarily closed at New Hope Road while the investigation took place.
Motorists were advised to avoid the area and find an alternate route.
According to a wreck report from Raleigh police, Johnson darted across New Bern Avenue and failed to yield the right away. Two other drivers told police they barely missing striking him.
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It was the second serious pedestrian crash in as many nights in Raleigh.
On Friday night, a woman died after being struck by a driver around 11 p.m. in the 1600 block of E. Millbrook Road.