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A deadly hit-and-run killed one person on Tuesday. The incident occurred Tuesday morning at roughly 12:08 a.m. on Laurinburg Rd. near McQuage Rd. in Hoke County. Troopers were called to the scene for a hit-and-run collision involving a pedestrian.

In the initial investigation, investigators learned a pedestrian was struck and killed by a driver who fled the scene. The pedestrian’s body was found on Laurinburg Road. The person has been identified as 23-year-old Wilton Dantzler from Andrews South Carolina.

After the driver struck Dantzler, the driver then headed north towards Raeford. The driver may have been in a 2004-2011 Dodge or Chrysler passenger car and is missing the right-side passenger mirror.

At The Law Offices of Jason E. Taylor, our hearts and prayers go out to the family, friends, and loved ones of Wilton Dantzler who suffered this tragic loss of life. We share our condolences for this devastating car accident.

Should you or someone you know find yourself injured as a victim of someone else’s negligence in an accident, our firm offers free consultations to help guide you through the process so you can focus on your mental and physical recovery. Contact us at 1-800-351-3008.

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