A man is dead, and the driver accused of striking him on Northeast Boulevard in Wilmington is charged with second-degree vehicular homicide, DUI and other traffic offenses.

The pedestrian was struck in the 1,100-block of Northeast Boulevard at about 9:20 Thursday night. The 21-year-old victim died of his injuries.

Wilmington Police said the driver, 31-year-old Jose Ayala-Medina, was taken into custody without incident.

The WPD Traffic Unit continues to investigate. Anyone with information is asked to call 302-571-4413.

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