BURLINGTON, N.C. (WGHP) — A moped rider was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Friday afternoon, according to the Burlington Police Department.
At around 12:40 p.m. on Friday, officers came to Tucker Street after getting a call about a crash.
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Investigators say that a man on a moped, later identified as Robert Clinton Slade, 57, of Burlington, was hit by a van that did not remain at the scene and drove away.
Slade was taken to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
Police identified the suspect as Roberto Marin-Mejia, 44, of Graham. He currently has outstanding warrants for felony hit-and-run resulting in death.
Marin-Mejia’s whereabouts were initially unknown.
Police later announced that they arrested Marin-Mejia on Saturday afternoon. He is being held on no bond.
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Burlington police at (336) 229-3500. You can also anonymously contact Alamance County-Wide Crime Stoppers at (336) 229-7100 or use the mobile app P3 Tips.