Pedestrian dies days later after being struck on Washington Baum Bridge

NC State Highway Patrol confirmed that Scott William Dawson, 63, passed away July 3 at Sentara General Hospital after being stuck by a hit and run driver, according to NC State Highway Patrol.

Dawson was pushing his bicycle on the Washington Baum Bridge in the middle of the right-hand lane when he was struck from the rear by Mark Sullivan, of Manteo says The Outer Banks Voice .

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Upon striking Dawson, Sullivan fled the scene in his Jeep and hid the vehicle in the Colington area. He was charged with a felony hit and run and was given a $350,00 bond.

According to county records, his next court appearance is set for July 18.

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