Person hit, killed by car while walking in street, Kannapolis police say

KANNAPOLIS, N.C. — Police are investigating after they said someone was hit and killed while waking in the street Monday morning in Kannapolis.

According to Kannapolis police, officers were called shortly after 5 a.m. to Kannapolis Parkway near Rogers Lake Road for the crash.

Police said the 911 call they responded to was for a pedestrian, later identified as 25-year-old Olondra V. Gibbs, who had been hit by a car.

Officers said Gibbs was walking in the middle of the street, in an area that was dark and unlit, when she was struck by a tractor-trailer.

Authorities confirmed she died from her injuries at the scene.

Channel 9 is also asking if anyone else was hurt in the crash, or if any charges will be filed.

Officers closed the northbound lane of Kannapolis Parkway, north of Rogers Lake Road, while they investigated.

Police did not say how long the road would be closed.

This is a developing story. Check back on wsoctv.com for updates.

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