A gentleman named Tommy Jolley has died after suffering injuries when he was hit by a car while riding his moped.  The accident happened near Vass, NC last Wednesday afternoon on N.C. Highway 690.

Based on the news accounts, it is a little unclear what happened in this accident.  Apparently, both the driver of the car and Mr. Jolley were traveling west on NC 690 and it appears that the car passed Mr. Jolley and then attempted to turn left and struck him.  The driver of the car now has been charged with misdemeanor death by motor vehicle.

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