NC Pedestrian Struck And Killed Friday In Gastonia Identified As Darrell Kendrick

GASTONIA, NC. (THECOUNT) — Darrell Kendrick has been identified as the pedestrian struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver Friday in Gastonia, NC.

Kendrick, whose age was not provided, was walking in the roadway when a vehicle struck him from behind, reports say. He was discovered lying lifeless in a ditch off Mt Olive Church Road by concerned citizens walking in the area.

Kendrick died of blunt force trauma injuries consistent with a vehicle collision.

Investigators are attempting to locate the driver and the vehicle involved in the deadly collision.

Officials said someone passing by spotted a body on Jenkins Dairy Road near Mt. Olive Church Road. Police identified the victim as Darrell Kendrick. They said Kendrick was walking in the road when a car going the same direction hit him and kept going. source

Authorities described the suspect’s vehicle as a 1995 to 2000 Honda Civic with front right side damage and a broken headlight.

The investigation is ongoing.

Check back as more details emerge.

Anyone with information no the fatal incident should contact police at 911.