BURLINGTON, N.C. — UPDATE: Roberto Marin-Mejia was arrested on Saturday afternoon, according to Burlington police. Marin-Mejia was charged with felony hit and run resulting in death and is being held with no bond.
A Graham man is wanted in connection to a deadly hit-and-run in Burlington Friday.
The Burlington Police Department said it happened on Tucker Street around 12:40 p.m. An investigation showed that a moped driver was hit by a van that left the scene of the crash.
Police said 57-Robert Clinton Slade was taken to a local hospital, where he later died.
Investigators have since identified 44-year-old Roberto Marin-Mejia as the suspect driver in this hit-and-run. Burlington police said Marin-Mejia is wanted for outstanding warrants for a felony hit-and-run resulting in death.
Detectives said Roberto’s whereabouts are currently unknown.
This investigation is ongoing.
The Burlington Police Department is seeking anyone with additional information about this investigation. Please contact the Burlington Police Department at (336) 229-3500. For anonymous methods, call Alamance County-Wide Crimestoppers at (336) 229-7100 or use the mobile app, P3 Tips. Tips provided through Crimestoppers may be eligible for cash rewards.
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