HICKORY, N.C. – A moped driver was killed in a crash in Hickory on Tuesday night after colliding with a Tesla at the intersection of NC Highway 127 and South Center Street, according to the Hickory Police Department.
Catawba County emergency personnel pronounced the moped driver, identified as 55-year-old Billy Gene Starnes, dead at the scene.
The incident took place at approximately 10 p.m on Tuesday, November 14th.
Police say a Tesla was traveling south on NC Highway 127 when a moped driver was attempting to cross the highway on South Center Street when Starnes collided with the Tesla.
It is unclear at this time if the Tesla driver, 22-year-old Alen Gray Bradley Jr., suffered any injuries.
Police say no charges are expected to be filed for this case.
