WILSON, NC (March 10, 2026) – A 48-year-old man was tragically killed Tuesday morning after being struck by a vehicle while changing a tire in Wilson County, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.
Authorities identified the victim as Jesus Isidro Calix Martinez, of Lucama. Investigators said Martinez was on U.S. 301 when he was hit by a passing vehicle and thrown into the highway median.
He was pronounced dead at approximately 7:25 a.m. Officials noted that Martinez was originally from Honduras.
The crash remains under investigation by state troopers.
