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Man killed in hit-and-run on U.S. 1

A hit-and-run along U.S. Highway 1 killed a 54-year-old pedestrian, a half-mile outside Henderson Sunday morning, state troopers said.

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HENDERSON, N.C. — A hit-and-run on U.S. Highway 1 killed a 54-year-old pedestrian, a half-mile outside Henderson, Sunday morning, state troopers said.

Robert Fletcher Grissom was killed while walking along the highway, reportedly with another person, around 5:20 a.m.

Troopers were searching for a small red vehicle with damage to the front side to the windshield.

Anyone with information about the hit-and-run should call the state Highway Patrol at 919-733-3861 or dial *HP.

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