ROCKINGHAM — Troopers are asking for help locating a vehicle and driver suspected in a fatal hit-and-run late Thursday.
According to the N.C. State Highway Patrol, a man riding a “moped-type” motorcycle was rear-ended on Airport Road, near the Richmond County Airport, around 9 p.m. Aug. 17.
The victim, whose name has not yet been released, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to troopers.
The wreck is still under investigation.
The suspect vehicle is described as a 2012-2022 model silver Jeep Grand Cherokee and troopers say it should have damage on the front-right side.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Highway Patrol office in Hamlet at 910-557-9091.
CORRECTION: The date of the incident was initially listed incorrectly.
