Hudson – On Sunday, October 20, at approximately 9:00 p.m., the NC State Highway Patrol responded to and investigated a fatal collision in Caldwell County on US 321 near Mission Road. A 2015 Chevrolet Cruze was traveling south on US 321 and struck a pedestrian who was walking southbound in the roadway. The pedestrian was wearing dark clothing and the roadway was not lighted.
The pedestrian, Randy Allen McGuire, 57, of Hudson, succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
The driver of the Cruze was not injured.
The initial investigation does not indicate impairment or speed to be contributing factors. During the on-scene investigation, the roadway was closed in the area for several hours. No charges will be filed in this case.