Raleigh NC Bicyclist Bryan Goforth Killed by Impaired Hit-and-Run Driver
A gentleman bicyclist named Bryan Goforth was killed on Wednesday in Raleigh, North Carolina by a driver who was allegedly impaired and who also fled the scene of the accident.
The accident occurred near the intersection of Western Boulevard and Carolina Avenue in the western part of Raleigh at around 11:30 p.m. According to available information, the driver of the vehicle, who is from Cary, hit Mr. Goforth and fled the scene but was later arrested near the intersection of Cross Link Road and Hadley Road. The driver was charged with texting while driving, having an open container in her vehicle, felony hit and run, felony death by motor vehicle, and driving while intoxicated.
Mr. Goforth was 56 years old.
This is another tragic bicycle case that should have been prevented had the driver of the vehicle followed the laws of North Carolina. In cases such as this, the driver of the vehicle would certainly appear to be liable for the wrongful death of Mr. Goforth. Since the driver was impaired, there is the possibility of liability on the part of a restaurant or bar that may have served her alcohol and this aspect of the case should certainly be investigated as well.
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