Michael Robert Pellegrino, 48, 310 Albert Road, Stokesdale, NC. Killed by hit & run driver, yesterday on Hwy 421, southwest of Liberty NC. He was found beside the highway, by a passing motorist at 7:43 a.m., according to a report by Trooper M. Mitchell of the N.C. Highway Patrol. Pellegrino had been riding a bicycle when he was apparently hit by a vehicle, the report said. According to a friend, Pellegrino was an experienced long distance cyclist, and was on his way to the beach. Pieces of a headlight were retrieved from the scene. The hit & run driver hasn't been found, yet.

R.I.P