Wilkesboro, NC (May 11, 2021) – A man was hurt in a hit-and-run crash that took place in North Wilkesboro on Sunday, May 9th. The accident happened on North Carolina Highway 268 near Gardner Glass.
According to Captain Brad Mathis of the North Wilkesboro Police Department, 49-year-old Clint Alan Parker was riding a moped westbound on N.C. 268 when he was struck from behind by a Chevrolet Malibu being driven by 32-year-old Troy Dean Powell. After the crash took place, Powell left the Malibu at the scene and fled on foot. He was later found and arrested approximately two hours later.
Parker was flown to Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem for treatment of undisclosed injuries. There is no further update on his condition at this time. Powell was charged with felony hit and run, leaving the scene of an accident, and driving while license revoked.
There is no additional information available at this time.
We wish to extend our thoughts and best wishes to Clint Parker following this hit-and-run accident in Wilkesboro. We hope for a complete and speedy recovery.
Injury Accidents in North Carolina 
Motorcycles, scooters, and mopeds are utilized by drivers in our state on a daily basis. These smaller vehicles can result in serious and catastrophic outcomes for motorists when they are involved in crashes. According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation, a total of 973 moped, motor scooter, and motorbike crashes took place in 2018. About 3% of these crashes were fatal for the victim and a shocking 87.5% of the accidents resulted in injury. By comparison, about 35% of all crashes involving passenger vehicles resulted in injuries during the same year. The risk of being injured or killed in a moped or motor scooter crash is obviously far greater than for a more traditional type of vehicle.
Many crashes involving mopeds and motor scooters occur due to the negligence of other drivers. Many drivers simply do not see these motorists due to distraction or other forms of negligent driving. Crashes involving mopeds often occur late at night or in the early morning hours when visibility is already reduced. Drivers who are not focused on their surroundings can quickly cause a serious accident that comes with catastrophic and life-altering consequences.
If you or a loved one has been affected by a North Carolina moped crash, you need an attorney on your side who will fight for you. You could be entitled to compensation from the other driver and it is important to ensure that your rights are fully protected. At Burton Law Firm, our personal injury attorneys in Raleigh stand up for innocent crash victims and help ensure that they are not held financially responsible for the careless and reckless actions of others.
Our firm is standing by to take your call at any time. We offer free consultations and case evaluations for all potential clients. We also handle most accident cases on a contingency fee basis so you do not have to worry about any financial obligations as you move through your case. To schedule your free appointment, please give us a call at (833) 623-0042.
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