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Man hit, killed by car while walking on Burlington road

Burlington Police say Vicente Hernandez died from his injuries at the site of the collision.

BURLINGTON, N.C. — Vincente Hernandez, 56, died Monday night after being hit by a car while walking in the street in Burlington, North Carolina police said. 

No one else was hurt in the single-vehicle crash.  

At 10:52 p.m., Burlington Police responded to Danbrook Road near Mackintosh Drive, where they found Hernandez lying beside the roadway. Officials say he later died from injuries sustained in the collision.

Officials say the driver was not speeding and impairment isn't suspected. 

The Traffic Unit in Burlington is still investigating the incident.

Police said no charges have been filed.

The restaurant will keep its normal hours of operation, according to Albert Hernandez, Prego's Trattoria's manager and the son of Vincente. Albert said his family appreciated the showing of support from members of the community today.

"[Vincente] is dearly missed," Albert said, "We’ve had people coming in all day offering their condolences.”

Burlington Police ask anyone with information to call (336) 229-3500 or Alamance County-Wide Crimestoppers at (336) 229-7100.

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