SHELBY, NC — October 29, 2026 A 40-year-old pedestrian, Bo Anderson, died after being struck by a vehicle whose driver reportedly left the scene in Shelby, according to the Shelby Police Department.
The fatal collision occurred around 9:45 p.m. at the intersection of Edwards Street and Tyler Drive, near South Lafayette Street in the Brittain Village neighborhood.
According to investigators, Anderson was walking through the neighborhood and had recently called his wife to let her know he was on his way home. During his walk, a vehicle struck him at the intersection before the motorist fled without stopping.
A passerby subsequently discovered Anderson lying in the roadway and contacted emergency services. Officers arrived shortly afterward, but Anderson succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
Authorities identified the victim as Bo Anderson, a 40-year-old resident of the Brittain Village community.
Police are urging people living in Brittain Village and surrounding neighborhoods to review security cameras and doorbell recordings for possible evidence. Investigators are particularly interested in footage captured between 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. on October 29.
Anyone with information about the vehicle involved or the driver is encouraged to contact the Shelby Police Department.
