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Man, 27, killed trying to cross New Bern Avenue in Raleigh

A man trying to cross New Bern Avenue was struck by a car and killed Tuesday night.

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RALEIGH, N.C. — A man trying to cross New Bern Avenue was struck by a car and killed Tuesday night.

Around 8:15 p.m., officers with the Raleigh Police Department, responded to the crash on New Bern Avenue westbound near Hedingham Boulevard.

Officials said Ronge Mwanakyungu, 27, was not using a crosswalk when a driver operating a 2015 Dodge Charger struck him.

Mwanakyungu died at the scene.

The driver remained at the scene, and no charges have been filed.

This is an ongoing investigation.

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