STATESVILLE, N.C. — A moped driver was killed in a head-on collision in Iredell County Wednesday evening.
The NC State Highway Patrol responded to Rimrock Road, near Cartner Road, around 5:40 p.m. to investigate a fatal crash.
Through an investigation authorities determined that the moped was traveling east on Rimrock Road and collided head-on with a westbound 2004 Honda Civic.
The moped driver, identified as 33-year-old Joey Mitzel, died due to his injuries at the scene, officers say.
The 20-year-old driver of the Honda and two child passengers were not injured.
No charges have been filed, according to troopers.
The collision remains under investigation.
