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Man charged after hitting and killing pedestrian in East Memphis

The pedestrian was not in a desginated crosswalk when he was hit.

Credit: Memphis Police Department

Xavion Nelson, 23, charged after pedestrian killed in East Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A pedestrian who was crossing an East Memphis street early Friday morning was hit and killed.

Memphis police said, just before 1 a.m. 23-year-old Xavion Nelson was driving south on Mt. Moriah near Willow when he hit Charles Campbell, who was crossing Mt. Moriah.

Campbell was taken to Regional One Hospital where he died. MPD said Campbell was not in a designated crosswalk when he was hit.

At 12:56 am, investigators responded to a pedestrian crash at Mt. Moriah & Willow. The victim did not survive his injuries.
Driver #1 Xavion Nelson, 23, was arrested and charged with Financial Responsibility and Driving while License S/R/C. The investigation is ongoing. pic.twitter.com/yVYoTVijWN
— Memphis Police Dept (@MEM_PoliceDept) November 26, 2021

According to a police affidavit, Nelson was driving on a suspended license and didn't have proof of insurance. He is charged with no drivers license and financial responsibility.