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Burke County man struck and killed by semi-truck, cops say – WSOC TV

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BURKE COUNTY, NC — A man died in Burke County early Wednesday morning after being struck by a semi-trailer, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.

The incident occurred around 1:50 a.m. on I-40 West near Old NC 10.

According to police, a 2022 Volvo semi-trailer was traveling westbound on I-40 when it struck a pedestrian who was in the roadway. After the first collision, the pedestrian was struck again by a 2017 Toyota Camry traveling westbound.

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While attempting to avoid the pedestrian, the semi-trailer truck veered off the right side of the road, crashed down an embankment, overturned and struck several trees.

The pedestrian, 30-year-old Trenton Lester Kiser, died of his injuries at the scene of the accident. He was wearing dark clothing and the road was not lit, police said.

Police said the drivers of the semi-trailer and the Camry were not injured.

The initial investigation does not indicate that impairment or speed may have played a role. Police say no charges are expected to be filed.

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