Maurice Green Obituary, Death – Henrico Police have officially identified the individual riding a moped who tragically lost their life in a collision on Mechanicsville Turnpike on Monday afternoon. The deceased has been named as Maurice Green, a 59-year-old resident of Henrico County.
Law enforcement officials were alerted to the incident at 3:19 p.m. on Monday, responding to Mechanicsville Turnpike close to the Hanover County border following reports of a collision involving a moped and a vehicle. Maurice Green, the rider of the moped, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
According to Henrico authorities, their preliminary investigation suggests that, “… Mr. Green suddenly stopped or was decelerating rapidly in the central lane on Mechanicsville Turnpike (heading east) when he was struck by another vehicle that was unable to avoid him.”
The driver of the other vehicle remained at the crash site. It has been determined that speed and alcohol were not contributing factors to the collision.
Individuals who may have pertinent information regarding the crash are urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000.