Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Man dies after being struck by EMS vehicle

WILMINGTON — The Wilmington Police Department announced a man has perished after being involved in a vehicle vs. pedestrian incident on Tuesday, Dec. 20.

The traffic collision took place in the 3800 block of Carolina Beach Road around 10:51 p.m. When officers arrived onto the scene, they determined a pedestrian was struck by an EMS vehicle after he attempted to cross the road.

According to a release, the paramedics attempted life-saving measures. However, the passed away after being transported to Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

His name has not been released by authorities.


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Shea Carver
Shea Carver
Shea Carver is the editor in chief at Port City Daily. A UNCW alumna, Shea worked in the print media business in Wilmington for 22 years before joining the PCD team in October 2020. She specializes in arts coverage — music, film, literature, theatre — the dining scene, and can often be tapped on where to go, what to do and who to see in Wilmington. When she isn’t hanging with her pup, Shadow Wolf, tending the garden or spinning vinyl, she’s attending concerts and live theater.

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