Woman seriously hurt in overnight motorcycle crash near Raleigh intersection; man charged with hit-and-run

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Saturday, April 24, 2021
Woman seriously injured in Raleigh motorcycle crash
A woman was hospitalized with serious injuries after an overnight motorcycle crash in Raleigh. Authorities said driver of the car involved fled the scene.

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Raleigh police are investigating after an overnight motorcycle and car crash at the intersection of Capital Boulevard and Buffaloe Road.

Officers said it happened just before 3 a.m. Upon arrival to the scene, officers found two people who had been traveling on the motorcycle.

A female passenger was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.

Raleigh police have charged Victor Ogembo, 39, with felony hit and run causing serious injury, driving while impaired, driving without an operator's license and careless and reckless driving.

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Northbound Capital Boulevard was closed but reopened just after 8:30 a.m.