NC Highway Patrol arrests driver of Orange County hit and run

Published
June 17, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Orange, North Carolina
N.C. 751 near U.S. 70
Incident type
Crash, Hit and run, Bicycle

Summary

Bicycle Crash Orange North Carolina in Orange, North Carolina: A pewter 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe struck two cyclists on N.C. 751 near U.S. 70 around 7 p.m. Saturday in Orange County, North Carolina. One cyclist remains hospitalized with severe injuries; the other was discharged after treatment. The driver, Jorge Salvador Vazquez‐Castillo, fled the scene and was arrested Wednesday night.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Marc Maximov Cyclist Injured
Unnamed Cyclist Cyclist Injured
Jorge Salvador Vazquez-Castillo Driver Unknown

Original reporting

NC Highway Patrol arrests driver of Orange County hit and run | Raleigh News & Observer

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