WPD responds to 2nd deadly crash involving pedestrian in 24 hours

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Wilmington Police are on the scene of another incident involving a vehicle and a pedestrian.

A WPD spokeswoman said they’re in the area of 10th Street and Dawson Street in reference to a vehicle versus pedestrian versus building. Reports on scene show an SUV in a building and what looks to be a body on a sidewalk, covered in a sheet.

WWAY Photojournalist Sarah Johnson said officers on scene said a woman in her 50s has died. They are still working to determine what happened. Officer said they have one person in custody, but no charges have been filed at this time.

This is the second time in 24 hours that WPD officers have responded to a crash involving a pedestrian. Police said a distracted driver struck and killed a person on Morningside Drive last night.