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Driver charged after fatal crash into Wake County cycling group; 20 injured
A driver suspected of impairment crossed the center line and struck about 30 cyclists in Wake County, killing one and injuring 20 others before fleeing and crashing again, authorities said.
WAKE COUNTY, N.C. â A driver suspected of being impaired crossed the center line and plowed into a group of about 30 cyclists Saturday, killing at least one person and injuring 20 others before fleeing the scene and crashing again, officials said.
The crash happened in Wake County, where the group was riding when the vehicle struck them. Seven of the injured were taken to trauma centers with serious injuries, according to officials.
After hitting the cyclists, the driver allegedly left the scene and crashed again about half a mile away. The driver was arrested and is suspected of being impaired.
The identities of the person killed and those injured have not been released. The investigation is ongoing.
The crash highlights ongoing concerns about road safety for cyclists in the region, where advocacy groups have long called for improved infrastructure and stricter enforcement to protect vulnerable road users. Wake County has seen growing numbers of cyclists on rural and suburban roads, often sharing routes with high-speed traffic.
Officials have not released further details about the circumstances leading up to the crash or the driver's charges. Anyone with information is asked to contact local authorities.