66-year-old man dies after being hit by car on Route 1

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Updated: Oct. 30, 2019 at 1:37 PM EDT
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FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (WWBT) - A 66-year-old Fredericksburg man is dead following a crash in the 3300 block of Jefferson Davis Highway.

Police say at 6:57 p.m. Tuesday, James Thomas Parker was pushing a moped in the left lane of northbound Route 1 when a vehicle switching lanes hit him from behind.

Investigators say bystanders performed C-P-R before rescue crews arrived. Parker was transported to the hospital, but died from his injuries.

The investigation is ongoing. So far no charges have been filed.

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