MAXTON — A Maxton man will killed this week when his moped ran off the road, according to Maxton police.

According to Chief Tammy Deese, Mickel Emanuel was riding his moped on South Patterson Street when he lost control of the moped, ran off the road and struck a tree. Emanuel, 53, later died as a result of his injuries at Scotland Memorial Hospital.

Emanuel had been traveling at about 35 mph.

The accident occurred at about 3:56 p.m. on Tuesday. Deese said rain was not a factor in the wreck.

Emanuel lived on Steed Circle in Maxton.

By Sarah Willets

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