Bicycle Accidents

High Point, NC – John Daniel Identified in Hit-and-Run Bicycle Crash

Published on: September 3, 2020 | Jason M. Burton

High Point, NC (September 3, 2020) – Authorities have identified the man who was involved in a hit-and-run bicycle crash in High Point on Saturday. The crash happened at 901 N. Main Street near the High Point Public Library.

According to police, John Daniel was riding a bicycle across North Main Street when he was hit by a 2010 Honda Civic driven by Lorenzo White, Jr. of Randleman. Several nearby witnesses ran across the street to offer medical aid to Daniel. White did not stop at the scene following the crash. Medical workers arrived at the scene and transported Daniel to Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center where he was listed in critical condition with life-threatening injuries.

Police later located White and charged him with several offenses, including DWI, DWLR, felony hit-and-run, and felony serious injury by vehicle. He was taken to the Guilford County Jail where he was being held on bond following his arrest.

Buncombe County, NC – Jane Beach Killed in Bicycle Crash on NC 191

Published on: July 20, 2020 | Jason M. Burton

Buncombe County, NC (July 20, 2020) – A 56-year-old woman from South Carolina was killed in a bicycle accident in Buncombe County over the weekend. The crash happened on Saturday, July 18th around 5:20 p.m. along North Carolina Highway 191.

The North Carolina Highway Patrol was called to the crash scene shortly after the accident took place. According to reports from troopers, 25-year-old Hannah Mae Lena Briann Guffey of Brevard was driving a Buick when she collided with a bicycle. The bicyclist was identified as Jane Norton Beach of Columbia, South Carolina. Beach suffered critical injuries as a result of the accident, She was rushed to Mission in Asheville where she later succumbed to her injuries. Guffey was not injured in the crash.

Troopers are still conducting an investigation at this time. There is no word on whether charges will be filed against Guffey. No additional details are available at this time.

New Bern, NC – Marine Hurt in Bicycle Crash on Landscape Drive

Published on: July 14, 2020 | Jason M. Burton

New Bern, NC (July 14, 2020) – A 46-year-old woman was charged with DWI after crashing into a bicyclist in New Bern. The crash happened along Landscape Drive on Sunday, July 12th just before 11:00 a.m.

According to a report, the New Bern Police Department responded to the crash scene. When police arrived, they located a 32-year-old man in the roadway suffering from injuries. The man was identified as a Marine who was stationed at Cherry Point. Officers determined that the man was struck by a vehicle driven by 46-year-old Sanna Suarez.

Following an investigation, Suarez was charged with driving while impaired and driving left of center. The victim was airlifted to Vidant Medical Center with serious injuries. An investigation into the crash is ongoing at this time.

Rockingham County, NC – Donald Farrar Killed in US 29 Bicycle Accident

Published on: July 13, 2020 | Jason M. Burton

Rockingham County, NC (July 13, 2020) – A man from Greensboro was killed in a bicycle crash on US 29 over the weekend. The incident took place on Sunday around 10:15 a.m. near the intersection with Cornelius Road.

According to reports, 64-year-old Donald Lee Farrar was riding his bicycle across the highway when he was hit was by a 2014 BMW passenger car that was traveling southbound on US 29. Medical personnel rushed Farrar to a nearby hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

The State Highway Patrol is investigating. There is no word on whether charges are expected.

Greensboro, NC – Bicyclist Hurt in Hit-and-Run on I-85

Published on: June 30, 2020 | Jason M. Burton

Greensboro, NC (June 30, 2020) – A man from Greensboro was hurt in a hit-and-run crash on I-85. The crash happened on Monday, June 29th in the northbound lanes of the highway near the exit for Mount Hope Church Road.

The Greensboro Police Department reports that the victim was riding a bicycle when he was struck by a vehicle. The driver of the vehicle was later identified as 46-year-old Steven Nazal. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old man from Greensboro, suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries in the collision. Nazal fled the scene after the crash but was later arrested and has been charged with felony hit-and-run, driving while license revoked and failure to reduce speed to avoid a collision.

No additional details are available at this time.

Zebulon, NC – Bicyclist Injured in Crash on West Gannon Road

Published on: June 20, 2020 | Jason M. Burton

Zebulon, NC (June 20, 2020) – A person was taken to the hospital following a bicycle accident in Zebulon on Thursday. The crash occurred on West Gannon Avenue around 10:30 p.m.

The Zebulon Fire Department along with local police authorities responded to the scene shortly after the crash occurred. According to Fire Chief Chris Perry, the bicyclist was struck near Pineview Drive and received unknown injuries as a result of the crash. There is no information on details surrounding the accident and it is not known if the driver remained at the scene.

An investigation is ongoing at this time and no further details have been released.

Hildebran, NC – Robert Fox Killed in Monday Hit-and-Run Crash

Published on: June 3, 2020 | Jason M. Burton

Hildebran, NC (June 3, 2020) – A bicyclist died following a hit-and-run crash that took place in Hildebran on Monday, June 1st. The crash occurred on US 70A near the Happy Day convenience store.

Police say that 36-year-old Maria Ann Arteaga was driving on US 70A when she struck a bicyclist traveling in the same direction. The bicyclist, identified as 31-year-old Robert Caine Fox, died at the crash scene. Artega fled before police could arrive but she was later located and arrested.

Arteaga has been charged with hit-and-run and other charges. She is currently being held on an $80,000 bond at the Burke County Detention Center.

Raleigh, NC – Man Injured in Bicycle Crash on I-540

Published on: May 24, 2020 | Jason M. Burton

Raleigh, NC (May 24, 2020) – A bicyclist was taken to the hospital following a crash on I-540 in Raleigh. The crash took place on Saturday, May 23rd near Leesville Road.

According to the State Highway Patrol, a female driver was exiting onto Leesville Road from I-530 when she struck the bicyclist. The woman stopped at the scene following the crash. Paramedics rushed the bicyclist to Duke Hospital with serious injuries. He has not been identified at this time and there is no further update on his condition.

An investigation into the crash is ongoing.