Bicyclist Elijah Houpe, 19, of Statesville is in critical condition at Charlotte Medical Center after a hit-and-run crash Friday morning at 4am. Statesville police are looking for a dark colored Jeep Wrangler with significant front-end damage. The crime occurred on North Pointe Blvd near Aldi’s in Statesville, NC. If you have any info call SPD at (704) 878-3406.
A driver assaulted a cyclist after near-miss in Gastonia. I would like to encourage every cyclist to report such incidents to the police. And if you know the driver of black Chevrolet, turn him in.
This is directly from Nicole Smith in the Charlotte Observer.
CLOVER A Gastonia, N.C., man says a driver attacked him while he was riding a bike near Ridge and Love roads in Clover on Wednesday.
The 51-year-old bicyclist was riding north about 7 p.m. when someone in a black Chevy drove by extremely close, according to a York County Sheriff’s Office report. The man said he put his hands up to show dismay, which prompted the driver to slam on his brakes and get out.
The suspect began to yell and told the biker he was “tired of dealing with people like you,” and he had almost caused him to wreck, the report states.
The suspect then kicked the man in the thigh and tried to punch him, but missed. He then drove away.
Another rider who was nearby confirmed the attack, according to the report.
Anyone with any information concerning this crime is asked to contact the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office at (904) 824-8304. You can remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a cash reward by calling in information to CrimeStoppers of Northeast Florida at 1-888-277-TIPS (8477).
Cyclist Bryan B. Wrigley, 23, of West Columbia, South Carolina was hit and killed in St. Augustine FL, by a driver that fled the scene. The crash occurred at 4pm on April 13, 2011 on Country Rd 214 (CR-214). The evidence and witnesses describe a 2000-2005 Ford pickup or SUV. It might be blue. The driver is described as a white male — possibly in his 20′s that headed south on CR-13. The truck will likely have damage to the front driver’s side bumper and headlight and is possibly leaking fluids.
Brian’s family has my sincere condolances.
Photo courtesy of Charlotte Observer
On Thursday night, January 27, 2011 a driver hit and killed cyclist Roy Mittelsteadt, 46, and fled the scene. The collision occurred in Monroe on N. Rocky River Road near Myers Road. An off-duty highway patrol officer discovered the Roy. The driver was arrested several hours later driving the vehicle with the horrific and extensive damage (photo). Stephen Helms (photo), 31, was charged with second degree murder and DUI. Helms lives 18 miles away from the crash in East Charlotte. Roy lived 4 miles away and was commuting home from work. The speed limit on N. Rocky River Road is 45 mph.
Roy’s family and friends have my sincere condolences. Read more »
A bike was stolen from the parking lot behind the 526 S. Church St. building on Monday during normal work hours, even though it was locked to a standard inverted-U bike rack. A picture of the bike is shown below. Not shown in the picture is a white basket mounted on the bike’s handlebars. If you should see someone with this bike, or spot it sitting somewhere by its lonesome self, please call the police and/or notify me as your earliest opportunity at this e-mail address. bikementor at mindspring.com(Thanks to Mark Ortiz for the tip and Eric Banks, Adam Myerson, Dave Zabriskie, ESPN.com and others for sharing this link.)
Experienced cyclist, Michael Pellegrino, 48, was hit and killed on Highway 421 between Old Liberty Road and Troy Estates Road. This is less than 2 hours north east of Charlotte; close to Greensboro. The driver did not stop. The accident likely occurred early Sunday morning, but it could have happened earlier.
The driver struck Michael from behind. There were no skid marks before or after the impact. According to Trooper Matthew Mitchell, it appears that the driver gradually veered onto the shoulder and struck Pellegrino.
Hopefully headlight glass and other evidence at the scene, can help convict the driver if he/she is found. Michael’s friends and family have my most sincere condolences.
If you have any information about the crash, please contact the highway patrol at 336-334-5500. See Joe’s comment for reward details.
September 8, 2010. Keschon Figgs was involved in a bicycle-automobile collision on Wednesday night while crossing North Sharon Amity Road at Kimmerly Glen Lane. Keschon suffered a broken leg and facial cuts requiring 20 stitches. The driver fled the scene. Witness helped police find the driver and his passenger. The driver was charged with felony hit-and-run. The passenger was charged with misdemeanor failure to give information or assistance. Both men are in the country illegally and have been through the court system before (Driving without a License, DWI, Reckless Driving, etc…) since 2002. The passenger has been deported at least once. Read more »
David Sherman
Cyclist David Sherman died from injuries resulting from a bicycle-truck accident on October 24th, 2009. My sincerest thoughts are with his family and friends.
8/24/10 The driver was sentanced today to serve 14 to 17 months in prrison. She pleaded guilty to hit-and-run, misdemeanor death by motor vehicle and driving without an operator’s license. At the time of the crash, her 11 medications for her bowel disease included side effects like amnesia, dizziness and drowsiness. While she admits to falling asleep behind the wheel, she didn’t acknowledge knowingly hitting David. The prosecutor called that story inconceivable. David’s widow and two friends took on the heavy task of speaking at the sentencing.
A Fort Mill cyclist, with video evidence from a bike mounted camera and witnesses, contacted the Fort Mill police after allegedly being pushed down by a teenage passenger of a moving car. The teen was allegedly leaning out the window, while his brother drove their father’s car. The 48 year-old cyclist sustained minor injuries. The brothers, one 17 of Fort Mill, and the other, 19 ,of Lancaster, have both been charged by the Fort Mill Police with felony assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature.
On Wednesday, April 7th, cyclists on a training ride had an encounter with a motorist. While riding in single file on Old Waxhaw Monroe Rd, a rider pulled out to drop back, apparently impeding traffic. A motorist driving a pick-up truck pulled along side the group and words were exchanged. The motorist allegedly swerved close into the group causing one rider to wreck. The motorist allegedly then cut close and tight in front of the group and slammed on the brakes causing a near wreck. The motorist allegedly slammed on the brakes one more time before speeding off. As the riders approached Waxhaw Elementary the man allegedly came out from a house across from the school wielding a shotgun. The group pulled into the school and a single rider confronted the man. The conflict ended without further incident. Law/legal involvement is unknown.
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