Pedestrian killed, driver arrested after fatal crash and chase in Cumberland County

CUMBERLAND COUNTY, N.C. (WTVD) – A driver was arrested in Cumberland County after a fatal crash and a police chase.

It all started when a deputy sheriff noticed a speeding driver on Murchison Road.

As the deputy attempted to catch up with the driver, someone alerted him that a person had been hit on the road.

The sheriff’s office said the deputy provided medical aid while another deputy found and pursued the driver.

The driver was eventually arrested on Ramsey Street across from the VA hospital.

The person hit died.

Charges in this case are still pending.