Update in pedestrian struck by motor vehicle case from this past weekend

On May 29th, 2022, at approximately 2:53 pm, officers responded to a pedestrian struck by a vehicle at Vernon Avenue and East Street. Witness statements, as well as video footage revealed the pedestrian was crossing northbound across Vernon Avenue at the intersection of East Street. A vehicle traveling eastbound on Vernon Avenue struck the pedestrian. The pedestrian was taken to UNC Lenoir and later to Vidant Medical Center in Greenville. On Monday, May 30, 2022, the pedestrian died as a result from the injuries he sustained from being struck by the vehicle.

The pedestrian involved in this incident has been identified as Michael Andre Houston (07/06/1993). The driver of the vehicle has been identified as Alphonso Earl Cherry (02/06/1977).

Although this case is still under investigation, we are not anticipating charges forthcoming in this case. It does not appear speed, alcohol or any additional violations from the driver contributed to the accident.