Police identify pedestrian hit and killed on Market St.

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Wilmington Police have released the name of a pedestrian who was hit and killed while crossing Market Street last night.

Police say Christopher Creekmore, 52, of Wilmington died after he was hit around 8 p.m.

Witnesses told police that Creekmore walked across Market Street in the 5300 block and was hit by an on-coming vehicle. The driver has not been charged.

According to police, witnesses say Creekmore crossed the street in an area not designated for pedestrians, and the area was not well lit.

Police are continuing their investigation.