A woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash early Tuesday morning in Beaufort County, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.
The incident occurred at approximately 5:36 a.m. on July 7 near 469 Price Road in Chocowinity. The victim has been identified as 41-year-old Natasha Heggie of Chocowinity.
Authorities reported that Heggie was struck by an unidentified vehicle, which fled the scene post-collision.
Emergency responders were on the scene, and an investigation is underway. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the North Carolina State Highway Patrol at 252-946-7731.