The Hickory Police Department is investigating a traffic crash involving a pedestrian that occurred on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, on 1st Avenue SW in Hickory.
Hickory Police responded to reports of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle on 1st Avenue SW near 12th Street SW just before 7:30 p.m.
The pedestrian was identified as Nathaniel Wilson, 59, of Hickory. Wilson was pronounced deceased on scene.
Wilson was attempting to cross from the south of 1st Avenue SW when a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee traveling in the right lane struck Wilson.
No charges were filed as of Thursday, March 5.
This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer Joseph Hart at jhart@hickorync.gov or call the Hickory Police Department at 828-328-5551.