Pedestrian hit, killed in Raleigh

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Raleigh police are investigating after a man was hit and killed Saturday night on Capital Boulevard.

According to police, the crash happened just after 9:45 p.m. at Capital Boulevard and Calvary Drive.

Southbound lanes of Capital Boulevard were closed while police investigated.

On Sunday, Raleigh police said the driver of a 1997 Toyota Camry traveling southbound on Capital Boulevard in the center lane struck the man who was crossing well outside of a marked crosswalk.

The pedestrian was wearing dark clothing and crossing in an unlit area, police said.

The preliminary investigation shows that a vehicle in front of the Camry suddenly swerved left out of the lane, and the Camry driver suddenly saw the pedestrian in his lane and did not have time to stop before striking the victim.

The pedestrian died at the scene. He has not been identified by police.

There have been no charges filed at this time, but the crash remains under investigation.

Anyone who has information on this case is asked to visit Crimestoppers for anonymous reporting options or call (919) 996-1193.