One woman killed in deadly Leland accident

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One woman is dead following an accident in Leland (Photo: Conor Doherty / WWAY)

LELAND, NC (WWAY) — One person is dead in an accident that snarled traffic in the westbound lanes of Highway 74 around 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 4.

According to the Leland Police Department, a 56-year-old woman was walking westbound on Highway 74 when she was struck by a vehicle traveling in the same direction.

The driver of the vehicle was not injured.

Police aren’t releasing the woman’s name at this time, making sure that next of kin has been notified.

The investigation is ongoing.

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