Man charged with DWI after striking, injuring pedestrian in Wilmington, police say
WILMINGTON (WWAY) — A man is facing multiple charges after allegedly striking and injuring a pedestrian with his vehicle in Wilmington.
It happened Saturday around 10:30 p.m. in the 2800 block of Worth Drive. Officers responded to a vehicle vs. pedestrian incident and arrived to find a man who had been struck by a vehicle. The victim was transported to Novant Health NHRMC where he is currently in stable condition.
The driver of the vehicle has been identified as Rafael Pescador, 27, of Clinton. He is charged with Driving While Impaired, Felony Serious Injury by Vehicle, Driving While License Revoked, and Reckless Driving to Endanger, among other charges. He is currently being held without bond at the NHCSO Detention Center.
This is an ongoing investigation and additional details will be released as they become available. Anyone with information is asked to call the WPD at (910) 343-3609 or by using the Tip 411 app.
