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USPS Driver Charged After Mail Van Fatally Strikes 84-Year-Old in North Carolina

Kill Devil Hills Police Department has charged the postal carrier with misdemeanor death by motor vehicle in its probe of the fatal May 19 backing collision

The fatal collision happened in the 2000 block of Portsmouth Street in Kill Devil Hills, police say. James Hofler was checking his mail at the time, police say.
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Overview

  • On May 19 at about 2 p.m., Amy Hudler was backing a USPS Mercedes-Benz van on the 2000 block of Portsmouth Street when she struck James Hofler as he crossed to check his mailbox.
  • Victim James Hofler was an 84-year-old U.S. Navy veteran and longtime Kill Devil Hills resident who died on May 22 after being transferred to East Carolina University Health Medical Center.
  • Hudler, a 53-year-old Colington resident, remained at the scene, called for help and fully cooperated with Kill Devil Hills police investigators.
  • Authorities have charged Hudler with misdemeanor death by motor vehicle and the Kill Devil Hills Police Department continues its investigation.
  • The collision has renewed scrutiny of pedestrian visibility and vehicle backup practices around residential mailboxes.