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Woman walking in traffic on I-440 dies after being struck by several vehicles

A woman walking in the traffic lanes of I-440 died Friday night after being struck by several vehicles.
A woman walking in the traffic lanes of I-440 died Friday night after being struck by several vehicles.
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  • Woman walking between lanes on westbound I-440 struck and killed Friday night.
  • Drivers of multiple vehicles remained at scene; investigation by Raleigh police continues.
  • Quiyanna Kellon, 46, was victim; incident occurred near Wake Forest and Six Forks.

A woman who was walking between traffic lanes on I-440 died after being struck by several vehicles Friday night, Raleigh police said Saturday morning.

Qui Yana Kellon, 30, was walking on the white lines diving lanes on westbound I-440 between Wake Forest and Six Forks roads about 9 p.m. when she was struck by a 2024 Hyundai Elantra, police said. She was then stuck by several other vehicles, which the police did not identify.

Police said all of the drivers remained on the scene.

Kellon died as a result of her injuries, police said. The investigation is continuing.

This story was originally published November 22, 2025 at 8:28 AM.

CORRECTION: An earlier version of this story included an incorrect spelling and age for the victim, which were provided by the Raleigh Police Department.

Corrected Nov 22, 2025
Dave Hendrickson
The News & Observer
Dave Hendrickson is the N&O’s growth and business editor. In 40+ years of journalism, he has worked for newspapers in Wisconsin, Virginia and North Carolina.
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