Pedestrian killed on U.S. 158 in Nags Head

| February 16, 2013

A man died after he was hit by a van on U.S. 158 in Nags Head Friday.

An air ambulance was waiting at The Outer Banks Hospital to fly the man out, but he was pronounced dead on arrival early Friday eventing, said Deputy Chief Tom Gilliam of the Nags Head Police Department.

Police and fire crews blocked off U.S. 158 as the accident scene was investigated near Staples on the north end of town.

His identity and additional information were not available Saturday.

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  • Jeff says:

    I would really like to see Nags Head place additional lighting from the town line south to the new Food Lion. After coming out of well lighted Kill Devil Hills its like traveling through a dark tunnel.

    While lighting won’t keep pedestrians from crossing in front of cars, it may give the drivers a better chance of seeing the pedestrians and reacting before impact.

    • on February 17, 2013 @ 11:08 am

  • jenny savage says:

    that man hit on the bypass in nh was a good friend of ours. he will be highly missed. he was funny. we miss u!!!!

    • on February 17, 2013 @ 12:29 pm

  • KHer says:

    Jeff is right. That’s a dark stretch.

    • on February 17, 2013 @ 5:12 pm

  • ekim says:

    It dont matter how dark it is , or what time of day it is,DONT CROSS 158 . . .!

    • on February 19, 2013 @ 7:46 am

  • WestFamily says:

    He was a friend of mine and my families, he had a big heart, but he had his problems of his own. He used to be our neighbor and he loved the kids. He would do anything for anyone. He truely will be missed. Prayers go out to
    his family. Rest in peace Scotty.

    • on February 19, 2013 @ 7:49 pm

  • chrism says:

    Scotty was a great guy. Many people on this beach will miss him!

    Memorial service at Liberty Christian Fellowship on Sunday (24th) at 4pm.
    252-441-6592 is office phone or address info here:
    http://libertyobx.com/#/information

    Join us and remember Scotty Cross!
    Matt (252)-722-5227

    • on February 20, 2013 @ 12:53 am

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