PLYMOUTH — Tragic news — Troopers responded to a fatal pedestrian collision around 9:58 p.m. on Friday, October 30, on US 64 near Village Drive in Washington County, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.

The Highway Patrol said Travon Pettiford, 22, of Plymouth, was walking in the westbound lane of US 64 in dark clothing when a westbound vehicle struck him.

Pettiford succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene, according to the Highway Patrol.

The Highway Patrol said it does not anticipate charges against the driver.

Prayers for the family.

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