A young man named Thaj Singleton was tragically killed early Tuesday morning while riding a moped on US 421 in Chatham County, North Carolina.  The wreck happened around 3:30 a.m. as Mr. Singleton was traveling in the northbound lane of US 421.  According to available information, he was hit from behind by a box truck at a location just south of Gilmore Lodge Road.  The driver of the other vehicle, believed to be a box truck, fled the scene.

The box truck is believed to be an early 2000s International Box truck that is likely white in color.  The truck will have damage to the front right and center of the bumper in addition to a damaged headlight.

Anyone with information about this accident is urged to call the NC State Highway Patrol at 800-662-7956.

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