Bicycle Accidents

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.