Authorities ID driver in Johnston County go-kart hit-and-run

Lawrence Bridges (Credit: VINELink)

JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. (WTVD) -- Johnston County authorities have identified the man involved in a hit-and-run crash involving a go-kart and a reportedly stolen vehicle.

The incident happened around 10:30 Saturday night along Old Fairground Road near Stephenson Road near Benson.

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Troopers said 47-year-old Lawrence Bridges, of Angier, was driving a stolen 2006 Acura RL when he collided with 60-year old Keith Mangum, who was riding a go-kart.

Mangum was ejected during the crash and taken to WakeMed in Raleigh with serious injuries.

Go-kart and a car involved in frightening crash

Multiple agencies are investigating a hit-and-run crash in Johnston County involving a go-kart and reportedly stolen vehicle.

As of Tuesday, he was listed in good condition.
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Investigators later found the vehicle abandoned about a half mile from the crash.

Bridges was arrested earlier this week and charged with felony hit and run inflicting serious injury.

He was booked into the Johnston County Jail under a $60,000 bond.

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