Durham Police Investigate Fatal Hit and Run

On October 18, 2026, at approximately 10:06 PM, Durham Police Traffic and Crash Team responded to the southbound lanes of NC 147 Hwy near Fayetteville Rd in reference to a fatal hit and run investigation.

The victim, a 37 year old male, was struck by an unknown vehicle after he exited his vehicle which was parked on the shoulder of the road due to getting a flat tire.

This incident remains under active investigation. 

Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact Investigator D. A. Monroe at (919) 560-4935 ext. 29450, orCrimeStoppers at (919) 683-1200 or online atwww.durhamcrimestoppers.org. CrimeStoppers pays cash rewards of up to $2,000 for information leading to arrests in felony cases, and callers never have to identify themselves.