Victim identified in fatal pedestrian crash in Leland

LELAND, NC (WWAY) — Leland Police have identified the woman who was hit and killed while walking along US 74 in Leland on Wednesday night.

Cindy Uerkvitz Atherholt, 56, of Leland, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police responded to the crash in the area of U.S. 74 West and U.S. 17 South just after 5:30 pm. Police say the initial investigations indicate the vehicle was traveling westbound on U.S. 74 when Atherholt suddenly entered the travel lane and was struck.

The driver of the passenger vehicle was not injured.

No charges have been filed against the driver at this time. The crash remains under investigation.