Dereck Ryan Shumake killed and driver injured in pedestrian collision on Business 85 in Lexington, North Carolina
Pedestrian found dead along Business 85 after Lexington collision
Dereck Ryan Shumake of Lexington died at the scene of the collision, which was reported around 9:30 p.m. on Business 85 near West 5th Avenue.
The driver of a Honda car, which was involved in the collision, was treated at Lexington Hospital.
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