Archive for the ‘North Carolina Bicycle Wrecks’ Category

Davidson County Hit and Run Claims Life of Bicyclist

A terrible wreck in Davidson County this past Tuesday has claimed the life of a bicyclist

The bicyclist, Richard Clay Wise, was apparently riding his bike near Highway 109 when he was struck by a vehicle.  Mr. Wise was taken to a local hospital where he died form his injuries.

The driver of the car, Kenneth Wright, Jr. of Thomasville, later turned himself into the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office.  He has been charged with numerous offenses including felony hit-and-run and driving without insurance.

For more click here.

Obviously, this is a tragic accident and our sympathies are with the family of the victim.

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What Are Most Dangerous Roads in Wilmington For Bicyclists

I recently came across this interesting article discussing the most dangerous roads in the Wilmington area for bicyclists.  Click here for the article.

With a mild year-round climate, Wilmington is an excellent place to ride a bicycle.  However, there have been many serious bicycle wrecks in Wilmington during the last year.  Presently, Hendren & Malone represents one family who lost a loved one in a bicycle wreck in Wilmington.

Wilmington, North Carolina Bicycle Wreck Sends Rider to Hospital

According to reports in the Wilmington Star News, there was a wreck on Sunday night involving a car hitting a bicyclist on the corner of Independence Boulevard and Wrightsville Avenue in Wilmington. 

Not surpisingly, in this wreck, the bicyclist lost the battle and was taken to New Hanover Regional Medical Center for treatment.

Click here for more.

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Raleigh Bicyclist Charged With DWI After Accident

In an unusual situation, a Raleigh bicyclist was charged with with DWI after a wreck with a car on Sunday.  The wreck happened near New Hope Road and Hollenden Drive in Raleigh.  For more click here.

Unfortunately, the bicyclist was also seriously hurt in this wreck.  Yet, the fact that the bicyclist was charged illustrates that the police will treat bicycles as vehicles under the laws of North Carolina.

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Winston-Salem Man Critically Hurt In Bicycle Wreck With Van

According to MYFox8.com, a Winston-Salem man was critically injured on Saturday afternoon in a bicycle wreck.  The wreck apparently happened at the intersection of Glade Street and Sunset Drive in Winston-Salem around 4 p.m.

Ibrahmi Atiq Myers was riding his bicycle across the intersection from Glade Street when he struck a Chrysler van.  As of the date of the news story, it is not clear who was at fault or whether charges would be filed.

Hopefully, Mr. Myers will recover from his serious injuries.  If you have a question about a bicycle wreck case and your legal rights, call Mike Malone at Hendren & Malone.  We have handled bicycle wreck cases all across North Carolina. 

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Wilmington Man on Scooter Hit By Honda Car That Ran Red Light

I recently came across this article about a wreck in Wilmington, North Carolina.  Apaprently, the wreck happened when a Honda car ran a red light and hit a gentlemen riding on a scooter.

The wreck happened Thursday night near the intersection of College Road and Oleander.  The man on the scooter obviously came out of this wreck with injuries and was taken to the hospital. 

This story continues an increasing trend in wrecks involving bicycles, mopeds, and motorcycles.  Indeed, it seems these wrecks are occuring more frequently despite laws recognizing the right of bicycles, mopeds and motorcycles to use the road in the same manner as cars.

Click here for more on this wreck.

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Car Driver Fails To Yield To Yadkin County Bicyclist

I recently came across this story about a bicyclist injured in a wreck in Yadkin County, North Carolina. 

According to the article, bicyclist Gregory Sidden was riding on Center Road near Yadkinville when he was struck by a car driven by Dustin Keaton.  Mr. Keaton was charged with failure to yield.  Apparently, the wreck happened while Mr. Keaton was making a turn and failed to see the bicyclist riding in the opposite direction.

Mr. Sidden has been hospitalized with serious injuries but has been improving according to the article.

This is a typical wreck affecting many bicyclist and motorcyclists.  Simply, car and truck drivers do not pay enough attention to bicycles and motorcycles and serious accidents are the result.

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Driver Charged With DWI Hits Father-Son Bicyclists

In a terrible story, a driver charged with driver while impaired, open container, possession of cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia, among other charges hit a father and son as they were bicycling on River Road in New Hanover County Sunday morning.

The two bicyclists were a father and son.  The father was killed in the wreck and his son is in the hospital with critical injuries.

Apparently, the bicyclists were riding in the bike lane when the truck swerved into the lane and struck them.

Click here for more on this terrible wreck.

What a terrible story.  Indeed, Sunday morning was a beautiful day for a ride and it is sickening to think that a drunk driver destroyed this family. 

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Interesting Article on Bicycle Fatalities

Here is an interesting article on bicycle fatalities.  See this link.

Winnabow, North Carolina Bicyclist Killed in Highway 17 Wreck

In what sounds like a terrible wreck, Winnabow bicyclist Harley “Ray” Becraft was killed on Thursday on Highway 17.  Click here for more.

This sounds like a really bad wreck as the article indicates that the victim was run over several times.  Hopefully, the police investigators can sort out what happened to this gentlemen.

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