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NC State Professor Killed in Tragic Hit-and-Run Incident

11/13/2025

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Natalia Duque-Wilckens, an assistant professor at North Carolina State University, was killed after being struck by a pickup truck on November 12, 2025, at approximately 6:11 p.m.
The 41-year-old suffered serious injuries and later died at the hospital.
The driver, 19-year-old Jack Etheridge, has been charged with misdemeanor death by motor vehicle for allegedly failing to yield.
The police are continuing their investigation into the incident.
NC State expressed condolences and is providing support to the affected community.

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Natalia Duque-Wilckens, an assistant professor at North Carolina State University, was killed after being struck by a pickup truck on November 12, 2025, at approximately 6:11 p.m.
The 41-year-old suffered serious injuries and later died at the hospital.
The driver, 19-year-old Jack Etheridge, has been charged with misdemeanor death by motor vehicle for allegedly failing to yield.
The police are continuing their investigation into the incident.
NC State expressed condolences and is providing support to the affected community.