Hit and run leaves one dead in Columbus County

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WHITEVILLE, NC (WWAY) — A construction worker was killed in a hit and run near Whiteville Wednesday afternoon.

According to the North Carolina Highway Patrol, David Jackson, 39, was having lunch with co-workers on the side of the Georgia Pacific Rd.

A white GMC truck driven by Chloe Sagendorph, 27, left the roadway, striking Jackson, leaving him dead at the scene.
Sagendorph left the scene, hiding the truck behind a home 1.5 miles away.
Sagendorph was charged with DWI, Felony Death by Vehicle, Felony Hit and Run, Failure to Maintain Lane Control, and Failure to Report an Accident.

 

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