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Tragic Incident Unfolds in North Carolina
A shocking and tragic incident unfolded in North Carolina last month, leaving a good samaritan dead after a carjacker mowed him down in a fatal hit-and-run. The incident occurred on March 14 in Lumberton, North Carolina, where 28-year-old suspect Ricky Alex Driggers attempted to steal a car and fatally struck 38-year-old Jonathan Adam Lecompte, a North Carolina Department of Transportation employee.
Attempted Carjacking Leads to Fatal Consequences
The harrowing events began when the Lumberton Police Department received a call about an attempted carjacking on West 5th Street around 10:30 a.m. Responding officers soon learned that the suspect, Ricky Alex Driggers, had been involved in a hit-and-run in the same area and was now attempting to carjack another vehicle in front of a McDonald’s restaurant down the street.
Several good samaritans, including Jonathan Adam Lecompte, tried to intervene to prevent the carjacking. In a shocking turn of events, Lecompte fired multiple shots from his handgun in an attempt to stop Driggers from stealing his NCDOT work truck. Despite Lecompte’s efforts, the suspect managed to enter the vehicle, put it in reverse, and accelerate towards him.
Tragic Outcome and Capture of the Suspect
Seconds later, the suspect mowed down Lecompte, throwing him into the air and ultimately causing his death. The shocking footage captured the tragic moment as the suspect fled the scene, leading police on a brief chase before crashing the stolen vehicle. Driggers was apprehended and charged with first-degree murder, attempted common law robbery, larceny of a motor vehicle, and felony fleeing to elude.
NCDOT Mourns the Loss of a Dedicated Employee
Following the incident, the North Carolina Department of Transportation released a statement expressing their grief over the loss of Jonathan Adam Lecompte. A 16-year employee of the department, Lecompte worked in the Sign Division of the Division 6 Traffic Services unit. The NCDOT described him as a dedicated and admired employee who will be sincerely missed.
Final Thoughts
The tragic events that unfolded in North Carolina serve as a reminder of the dangers that good samaritans face when trying to prevent criminal acts. The loss of Jonathan Adam Lecompte has deeply impacted the community and the North Carolina Department of Transportation. As the suspect faces justice for his actions, the memory of Lecompte will live on in the hearts of those who knew him.
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