Francisco Ngual, 59, killed in pedestrian collision with hit-and-run driver on North Church Street in Burlington, North Carolina

Modified Date:

Thu, 12/31/2015 - 9:04am

Accident Date:

Saturday, December 5, 2015

Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash identified

Authorities said the crash happened in the 1200 block of North Church Street near Piedmont Way just before 10 p.m. North Church Street was closed for several hours while an investigation was completed. A man was struck and killed in a hit-and-run crash Saturday night in Burlington. Investigators said the victim, Francisco Ngual, 59, died at the scene of the crash. Officials said they believe a white car hit Ngual and likely has heavy damage to the front end of the vehicle.

'Vehicle of interest' identified in deadly Burlington hit-and-run

This Scion xB has been identified as a vehicle of interest in a deadly pedestrian hit-and-run in Burlington. Police identified the vehicle of interest as a white Scion xB that may have damage to the front bumper. Police have identified what they're calling a "vehicle of interest" that may have been involved in a deadly hit and run of a pedestrian earlier this month. Police believe Ngual was at Tommy's Mini Mart on North Church Street near Beaumont Avenue just before the incident. Dec. 5 in the 1200 block of North Church Street.

'Vehicle of interest' seized in deadly Burlington hit and run

A "suspect vehicle of interest" has been seized during the investigation into the deadly hit and run of a pedestrian earlier this month, Burlington police said. This Scion xB has been identified as a vehicle of interest in a deadly pedestrian hit-and-run in Burlington. Police believe Ngual was at Tommy's Mini Mart on North Church Street near Beaumont Avenue just before the incident. Dec. 5 in the 1200 block of North Church Street. Police announced Thursday that they have seized a white Scion XB that was believed to have been involved in the collision.

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Type: Pedestrian Accident

Topics:

Hit and Run

People Involved:

Francisco Ngual

Roadway:

North Church Street

City:

Burlington, NC

County:

Alamance County, NC

Area:

Greensboro-High Point-Winston Salem, NC