This just happened last night close to where I live:
Two Struck on Moped in Hit-and-Run
Updated: Monday, 18 Oct 2010, 12:31 PM EDT
Officers say the driver of a vehicle struck two teenagers who were riding a moped along eastbound Veirs Mill Road.
Witnesses say the scooter was in the travel lanes when it was struck from behind.
The driver of the moped has been identified as 19-year-old Mario Claros Hernandez. He remains in serious condition at a local trauma center.
The passenger has been identified as 16-year-old Noel Hernandez Mendoza who remains hospitalized in critical condition.
The vehicle is described as two-door silver Mercedes with dark windows.
Police say it fled the scene and has possible front-end damage.
This is exactly what scares me about riding at night - which is hard to avoid in the winter months with the sun setting so early. And I'll wager that neither of the riders were wearing helmets either.
At least the driver turned himself in this afternoon. Lets hope for the best for the riders.
