RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. – A tragic accident on Brown Road resulted in the death of a 23-year-old man on Tuesday morning.

According to the Richmond County Coroner’s Office, Ammon Taylor, of Augusta, was riding a moped on the 1500 block of Brown Road when he was struck by a vehicle. The accident occurred at approximately 11:33 a.m. on Tuesday, with emergency responders quickly arriving at the scene.

Taylor was transported to Wellstar/MCG hospital for treatment, where he was later pronounced dead at 2:13 p.m. The circumstances leading up to the collision are still under investigation by local authorities.

While the Richmond County Coroner’s Office confirmed Taylor’s identity, additional details surrounding the incident, including the driver of the vehicle involved, have not been released at this time. Authorities are continuing to gather information and review evidence related to the accident.

This incident marks another tragic reminder of the dangers of roadways, especially for vulnerable road users such as moped riders. The community is left mourning the loss of a young life, and local authorities are urging residents to drive with extra caution on the roads.

No further details are available at this time, but updates are expected as the investigation progresses.