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Police identify moped driver who died from hit-and-run accident in Norfolk

The accident happened on Dec. 17 around 9:40 p.m. at the intersection of E. Virginia Beach Boulevard and Briar Hill Road.

NORFOLK, Va. — Police in Norfolk have identified the man who died from a hit-and-run accident in December but are still searching for the driver who fled.

James E. Davenport Jr., 53, from Norfolk died earlier this month after being hit by an unknown vehicle while riding a moped.

The accident happened on Thursday, Dec. 17 around 9:40 p.m. at the intersection of E. Virginia Beach Boulevard and Briar Hill Road.

Earlier information indicated that he might have been riding a bicycle, but police later confirmed it was a moped.

Police said Davenport was been taken to a local hospital, but he did not survive his injuries.

Officials did not release his name until they were able to inform his family of the accident.

There's no word at this time on a possible suspect vehicle description.

If you know anything about this accident that can help investigators, you're asked to call the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP or online at P3Tips.com.

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