Salisbury police investigating deadly hit-and-run involving moped, SUV

SALISBURY, N.C. — Police are investigating a deadly head-on hit-and-run involving a moped in Salisbury.

The crash happened just after 11:30 p.m. Friday in the area of W Horah Street, near S West Street.

Officers with the Salisbury Police Department are investigating a head on Hit and Run collision which resulted in a fatality. Officers responded to the area of W Horah St near S West Street late Friday, April 21 at 11:37 p.m.: https://t.co/0hBVRqaeCR pic.twitter.com/pB8KKlfpRw
— SalisburyPD (@SalisburyNCPD) April 18, 2020

Police said 59-year-old Larry Barber was hit head-on while riding his moped on West Horah Street. He was taken to the hospital, where he later died from his injuries.

Witnesses told police the car that hit Barber did not stop.

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Officers believe the suspect vehicle is a gold or silver SUV with heavy front end damage and is missing the driver side mirror.

No arrests have been made.

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If you know anything about this case, police said to call the Salisbury Police Department at 704-638-5333.

No other information has been released.

This is an ongoing investigation. Check back with wsoctv.com for more information.