Case Update on Pedestrian struck by vehicle on N. Green St

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On December 2, 2022, Robin Davis was charged with N.C.G.S 20-141.4(a2), Misdemeanor Death by Vehicle, in the traffic crash that occurred on November 10, 2022. Davis was given a court date of  January 5, 2023.

All suspects/offenders  are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court or law. 

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On November 10, 2022, at 8:05 a.m., Officers with the Morganton Department of Public Safety responded to a motor vehicle collision with a pedestrian near 800 N Green St. The pedestrian was identified as Shamika Louise Lyles, age 29, of Morganton, NC. Lyles was walking northbound on N. Green St when an SUV’s front passenger side struck her. Lyles was pronounced deceased at the scene of the crash. Investigators and Traffic Reconstruction units responded to the location of the collision to assist with the investigation. This case is still under investigation to determine if any charges will be issued. The Burke County EMS assisted the Morganton Department of Public Safety.