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Goldsboro Today
By the People, for the People
Goldsboro Man Killed in Hit-and-Run on U.S. 70
Police seek public's help to identify driver who fled the scene.
Apr. 4, 2026 at 2:52pm
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A 65-year-old Goldsboro man was killed after being struck by a vehicle on U.S. 70 in Goldsboro, North Carolina. The driver of the vehicle did not stop to render aid or notify authorities, and police are now asking the public for any information that could help identify the driver and vehicle involved.
Why it matters
Hit-and-run incidents are an ongoing problem that put pedestrians at risk and often leave grieving families without answers or closure. This tragedy highlights the need for improved road safety measures and stronger enforcement to hold negligent drivers accountable.
The details
Authorities responded on Friday morning to a report of an unresponsive person in the median of the 800 block of U.S. 70. The victim, identified as 65-year-old Ernest Lee Martin of Goldsboro, was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators believe Martin was struck by a vehicle on Thursday evening or overnight, but the driver fled without stopping.
- The incident occurred on Thursday evening or overnight hours of April 3-4, 2026.
- Police and emergency responders were called to the scene around 9:43 a.m. on Friday, April 4, 2026.
The players
Ernest Lee Martin
A 65-year-old resident of Goldsboro, North Carolina who was killed in the hit-and-run incident.
Goldsboro Police Department
The local law enforcement agency investigating the fatal hit-and-run crash and appealing to the public for information.
What’s next
The Goldsboro Police Department is continuing its investigation and urging anyone with information about the vehicle or driver involved to come forward. Authorities hope tips from the public will help identify the hit-and-run driver.
The takeaway
This tragic incident underscores the importance of road safety and the need for drivers to be held accountable when they flee the scene of a crash. The Goldsboro community is left grieving the loss of a resident, and police are relying on public assistance to bring the responsible party to justice.
