Pedestrian Dies in Early Morning Hit-and-Run on Capital Boulevard
A pedestrian died in a hit-and-run crash early Saturday morning on Capital Boulevard at the Durant Road/Perry Creek Road intersection in northeast Raleigh.
Raleigh Durham, NC, August 29, 2026 — A pedestrian has died following a hit-and-run incident that occurred early Saturday morning. The crash took place on Capital Boulevard at the intersection of Durant Road and Perry Creek Road, located in northeast Raleigh.
Details regarding the identity of the pedestrian or the vehicle involved in the incident have not been released. The specific circumstances leading to the collision remain under investigation. Authorities have stated that the crash occurred early Saturday morning, but a more precise time was not provided.
The location of the incident, Capital Boulevard at the Durant Road/Perry Creek Road intersection, is a key artery in the northeast section of the city. Information about any potential witnesses or leads in the investigation has not been made public. The contractor’s name, if applicable, was not provided. The fine amount was not provided. The outcome of any inspections was not provided. The status of any permits was not provided. The cause of the incident was not provided. No information was provided regarding what happened next.
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