James Patterson dies in fatal Raleigh car crash

James Patterson dies in fatal Raleigh car crash

Fatal Raleigh car crash death of James Patterson

A 57-year-old man, identified as James Patterson, lost his life on Friday evening when he was struck by a motorist. The incident occurred along Hammond Road, near the I-40 West on-ramp, in Raleigh.

Raleigh authorities have confirmed the identity of the individual who was killed while walking. Details regarding his exact place of residence were not released by the police department.

According to the initial findings, Mr. Patterson was crossing the road in a designated area. He was dressed in dark attire, which potentially made him harder to see in the dim lighting conditions that night.

Police units arrived at the scene at 9:22 p.m. on Friday to provide assistance. The operator of the vehicle involved has not been named, and no formal charges have been brought against them. This individual stayed at the location.

Officials have stated that factors like excessive speed or driving under the influence were not contributing causes for the collision. The matter is currently being looked into by law enforcement.