Pedestrian Struck, Killed on Interstate 95

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — One person is dead after being struck by a tractor-trailer in Cumberland County.

Authorities said the pedestrian was walking on northbound Interstate 95 near Highway 24 at around 5:15 a.m. when he was hit by the tractor-trailer. Details about the accident are not yet known.

One lane of northbound I-95 was briefly shut down while authorities investigate the accident. The lane has since reopened to traffic.

The name of the victim has not yet been released.