DUI/Traffic — Farmville, NC — reported 2026-07-14

SUMMARY

A driver was sentenced to prison for a fatal hit-and-run collision on March 11 in Farmville, NC.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: DUI/Traffic
  • Location: Farmville, NC
  • Date reported: 2026-07-14
  • Suspect: male, age 26
  • Victim(s): 1 (62-year-old Christopher Babcock)
  • Status: arrest/charge/investigation: completed; sentence imposed

REPORTED DETAILS

  • The driver of a dark SUV attempted a left turn from US Highway 264 onto US 13 near Moye-Turnage Road, southeast of Farmville.
  • The driver crossed into the oncoming travel lane without first making sure that the way was clear, causing a collision with an eastbound motorcycle operated by Christopher Babcock.
  • Christopher Babcock died as a direct result of the collision.
  • Erasto Lopez-Gomez, 26, was identified as the driver and arrested after initially denying wrongdoing.
  • Lopez-Gomez pleaded guilty to Felony Hit and Run Causing Death on July 8, 2026.