A gentleman named Lee Hargrove was tragically killed on Sunday evening while riding his moped near Warrenton, North Carolina.  According to available information, Mr. Hargrove was traveling east on US Highway 158 bypass near Warrens Plains Road when he was hit from behind by a man driving a car.

Mr. Hargrove, who was 53 years old, was ejected from the moped and died at the scene.  The driver of the car initially fled the scene but came back later.

According to available information, police are still investigating the cause of the collision.  However, it would seem apparent that the driver of the car should be charged with traffic related crimes for this collision.  Additionally, it is not clear whether the driver of the car was distracted in any manner and hopefully the NC State Highway Patrol will be able to determine this through the investigation.

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