Mitchel Carlton Walker, 28, of Wilmington, was charged Monday in connection with the felony hit-and-run that happened on South College Road and Wilshire Boulevard in Wilmington just after 2 a.m. Saturday. According to a news release from the Wilmington Police Department, Richard Cathey was walking west on South College Road at Wilshire Boulevard when he was hit by an unknown black car. The car did not stop after hitting him.
Richard Cathey was transported to New Hanover Regional Medical Center where he later died, according to the release. He was a great guy, Justin Cathey said. He was one of the funniest guys I knew. He picked everyone up when they were down. He was amazing, and a very proud brother and family man.