Video: Update: Elderly Maben Man Injured In Hit-And-Run

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OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) -A Maben man is recovering in a Tupelo hospital after being hit by a vehicle.

Investigators say the man in his 70’s, was struck on Maben-Bell Schoolhouse Road about5:15 Monday evening. It happened near the intersection of Douglastown Road.

Residents identified the man as Nick Ray Lewis. He’s listed in fair condition at North Mississippi Medical Center. They tell us Lewis is a big part of Maben.

“Anywhere he could get on his bicycle, he went. he’d visit and made the day light up when he walked in. he always asked, ‘whatcha doin’?’ or how you felt. he just means a whole lot to this community.”

Deputies are following leads to find the driver involved, and they expect to file charges.

If you have any information, call Golden Triangle Crime Stoppers or the Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Office.

 

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