KINSTON, NC - On July 27, 2024, the Kinston Police Department responded to a report of a bicyclist struck by a motor vehicle at the intersection of E Lenoir Avenue and Davis Street. Upon arrival, officers found Stefan Pigford, 57, of Kinston, injured in the roadway.

Kinston Fire & Rescue and Lenoir County EMS also responded to the scene and provided immediate medical treatment to Pigford. He was subsequently transported to UNC Health, where he received treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.

The vehicle involved in the incident fled the scene before officers arrived. The Kinston Police Department is actively investigating the hit-and-run and is working to identify the vehicle and driver responsible.

If anyone has information about this incident or the subject in the photos, please call the Kinston Police Department’s Tips Line at 252-939-4020, Lenoir County Crime Stoppers at 252-523-4444, or through the Tip411 App that is available on both Apple and Android.