Raleigh police are investigating the incident that happened around 6:30 a.m.
Pictures from the scene showed a car with damage to the front end and windshield.
According to the wreck report, Raymundo Garcia-Sanchez of Raleigh was crossing Glenwood Avenue not in a designated crosswalk. He was hit in the southbound left lane.
Garcia-Sanchez died after being taken to the hospital.
No charges have been filed.