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Published on January 13, 2025
82-Year-Old Moped Rider Dies Following Hit-and-Run in Northeast Charlotte as Police Seek Information on SuspectSource: Google Street View

An 82-year-old moped driver, Dashrathlal Shankarlal Barot, has died a month after sustaining life-threatening injuries in a northeast Charlotte hit-and-run, local authorities confirmed. On December 1, around 8:25 p.m., Barot was discovered in critical condition following the incident at the corner of University City Boulevard and North Graham Street. WBTV reported that he was immediately taken to Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center.

Despite immediate efforts to try to save his life, Barot succumbed to his injuries last Monday. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department revealed that they found Barot's moped near the scene of the crash and confirmed that he was not wearing a helmet at the time. QCNews stated that Barot's family has been notified of his passing.

The authorities are still investigating the crash as the driver who struck Barot fled the scene before law enforcement arrived. The vehicle involved is described as a black sedan, but no specific model or license plate details were revealed. As the search for the perpetrator continues, police are urging anyone with information to come forward.

Those who may have witnessed the accident or have any relevant details have been requested to contact Detective Mercedes at 704-432-2169 or to provide anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600. Information may also be submitted on the Crime Stoppers website, a detail disclosed by WSOC-TV.