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.
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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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