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The Outer Banks Voice – Pedestrian killed in Kitty Hawk accident

The Outer Banks Voice – Pedestrian killed in Kitty Hawk accident

On Wednesday, October 30, at approximately 8:46 p.m., Kitty Hawk Police officers were called to investigate a road traffic accident involving pedestrians at the intersection of N Croatan Highway and White Street. An unidentified man was struck by a Honda Accord while walking his dogs and crossing N Croatan Highway at White Street. A pedestrian and two dogs were pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Honda Accord, an adult male, remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation. No criminal charges have been filed at this time and the circumstances of the accident are still under investigation. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and families of those affected by this tragic event.


PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

Former naval facility in Buxton

Formerly used defensive area

The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will host a presentation to provide an update on ongoing recovery efforts and provide information about the Restoration Advisory Council. The presentation will be followed by an open session.

The site of the former Buxton Defense Facility (FUDS) was used by the United States Navy as a submarine monitoring station. The U.S. Coast Guard then used the property until it was returned to the National Park Service. USACE is conducting a response effort to remove visible oil-contaminated soil and collect confirmatory soil samples in areas along the beach and dunes that showed odor and sheen.

Subsequent activities include comprehensive soil and groundwater sampling in the project area to determine the nature and extent of oil contamination.

USACE will organize the meeting November 4, 2024 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m in downtown Fessenden at 46830 NC Highway 12, Buxton, NC 27920.

More information can be found on the project website: Naval Facility at Buxton (army.mil)or send an email to [email protected].