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Raleigh pedestrian killed by bus on New Bern Avenue

A 65-year-old Raleigh man died Friday night after being hit by a Capital Area Transit bus in the 1200 block of New Bern Avenue, police said.

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RALEIGH, N.C. — A 65-year-old Raleigh man died Friday night after being hit by a Capital Area Transit bus in the 1200 block of New Bern Avenue, police said. 

According to investigators, Wade Junior McCray lost his balance and fell into roadway about 10:30 p.m. as the bus was leaving a bus stop near South Pettigrew Street. 

Charges are not expected to be filed against the bus driver. 

Police closed eastbound lanes of New Bern while investigating the accident and re-routed traffic in the area. 

No other information was released. 

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