Benson, NC (August 10, 2025) – A pedestrian was struck and killed early Sunday morning in a collision involving a commercial transfer truck on Interstate 95 just outside of Benson. The North Carolina Department of Transportation first reported the incident around 2:20 a.m., noting that it occurred on I-95 South near exit 79, which leads to West Main St.
According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, the pedestrian was walking in the roadway when they were hit by a commercial transfer truck — a semi-style vehicle with an open trailer hitched to the cabin. Emergency crews responded to the scene and confirmed that the pedestrian had died from injuries sustained in the impact.
The victim’s identity has not yet been released. Our deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of the deceased.
Pedestrian Safety and Highway Dangers in North Carolina
Pedestrian crashes on high-speed roadways like I-95 are rare but often deadly due to the significant speed and size of vehicles involved. In North Carolina, pedestrians account for a notable portion of annual roadway fatalities, with nighttime incidents on interstates posing some of the highest risks.
On highways, drivers typically have little warning and limited ability to avoid a person in the roadway. For pedestrians, the combination of low visibility, lack of safe refuge, and high vehicle speeds creates extremely dangerous conditions. Law enforcement agencies recommend that anyone stranded on an interstate remain off the roadway, call for assistance, and wait in a safe location away from traffic.
Investigations into fatal pedestrian crashes often rely on witness accounts, dash camera footage, and forensic analysis to determine the sequence of events and whether any contributing factors, such as impairment or mechanical issues, played a role.
For more information or to receive help after an accident, contact Local Accident Reports.
