Bike v. Motorbike – uptown

Posted in Crash, Injury on August 16, 2011 by cltvelo

August 16, 2011 9:30am.

Update: Bicyclist Robert Connors of Charlotte was involved in a bicycle-motorcycle crash in the intersection of S. Tryon St and W. 3rd St.   Connors was uninjured.  The motorcyclist, also from Charlotte, suffered obvious injuries.  Apparently, both riders ran the red light.  According to the report narrative, Connors entered the intersection on Tryon St. before his traffic signal turned green and the motorcyclist entered the intersection on 3rd St. after her signal turned red.  At the moment of impact, the motorcyclist speed was estimated at 25 mph; Connors was estimated at 2 mph.   It is rare that a motorist is injured from a crash with a bicycle.  I wish the motorcyclist a full and speedy recovery.     Read more »

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Hit-and-Run on Sam Wilson – Find the Driver, F-150 with extended bed

Posted in Crash, Help Find the Driver, Injury on August 3, 2011 by cltvelo

August 3, 2011.  At 2AM a driver struck 20 year old Albert Avendano and fled the scene.  Avendano was taken to CMC with serious injuries.  The crime occurred on Sam Wilson Rd.  Police are looking for a white Ford F-150 with an extended bed; a late 1990s model with damage to the right-front side, including a possible broken headlight.  According to a witness, the driver stopped for two seconds, then left the scene.

If you have information call Charlotte-Mecklenburg police (311) or CrimeStoppers (704) 334-1600. 

I wish Albert a full and speedy recovery.


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Joe Lee McCullough Killed, Hit and Run Suspect Caught

Posted in Crash, Help Find the Driver on July 31, 2011 by cltvelo

July 31, 2011.  Bicyclist Joe Lee McCullough, 50, of Rock Hill was killed by a hit-and-run driver.  The crash occurred at 6:30 PM Heckle Blvd. near Old Pointe Elementary School.   Witnesses helped York County deputies arrest Timothy Hollis, 26, of Clover, two miles from the crash.  Hollis was charged with felony Driving Under the Influence and leaving the scene of an accident.

Hollis’ bail was set at $300,000.  He pled guilty in May to two drug charges and was given a five-year suspended sentence.  He is currently on probation.

This is the same road where bicyclist Larry Godfrey was killed.

An online news commenter claiming to be McCollough’s niece wrote that McCollough was riding to work at the time of the accident.   The niece, friends and family of Joe McCullough have my most sincere condolences.

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Hit-and-Run crash, Pip is OK

Posted in Crash, Help Find the Driver, Injury on July 9, 2011 by cltvelo

July 9, 2011.  Charlotte cycling icon, Pip, was hit in the rear wheel by a driver that did not stop.  She received minor injuries.  If you witnessed the crash, please call Charlotte Police Dept (non-emergency number is 311).  I’ll update the map if I get the exact location.

I wish Pip a speedy recovery!

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Hit-and-Run, Jim D.

Posted in Crash, Help Find the Driver, Injury on July 9, 2011 by cltvelo

July, 2011.  Earlier this week, Jim D. was struck by a car that did not stop.  Jim received serious, but non life-threatening injuries. If you witnessed the crash, please call Charlotte Police Dept (non emergency number is 311).  I wish Jim a full and speedy recovery.  I will update the crash map if I get any details regarding the location.

Thanks to Jeff V. (#fb) for the tip.

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Wilkinson Blvd Hit-and-Run Driver Found (Quick)

Posted in Crash, Help Find the Driver, Injury on July 8, 2011 by cltvelo

Eric Trent Miller was charged with felony hit and run, DWI, failure to stop, and felony serious injury by vehicle.

July 7, 2011. Driver Eric Trent Miller, 42, fled the scene after a collision with bicyclist Bryan Lambe.  The crash occurred at 9pm on Thursday night on Wilkinson Blvd at Highland Street.  The  bicyclist, an off-duty CMPD officer,  was taken to CMC with serious injuries.  A witness provided the license plate and the Miller was found and arrested within the hour.  Miller was charged with felony hit and run, DWI, failure to stop, and felony serious injury by vehicle.

I wish the officer a full and speedy recovery.


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Unnamed Cyclist Struck in Crosswalk

Posted in Crash, Injury on June 16, 2011 by cltvelo

June 16, 2011 8:30am.  A cyclist was stuck in the crosswalk of Randolf Rd at Billingsly Rd.  The cyclist was taken to CMC with obvious injuries.  According to witnesses, the driver was apparently was making a right turn when she collided with the cyclist in the crosswalk.  The driver was not charged with any infractions. Read more »

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Blake Carlton

Posted in Crash on June 15, 2011 by cltvelo

June 15 Update.  Blake has died from his injuries.  Blake’s family and friends have my most sincere condolences.

June 15, 2011, 1pm.  Blake Carlton, 16, was involved in bicycle automobile collision while crossing Highway 74 in Monroe.  Blake was taken to CMC-Union and was then airlifted to CMC-Charlotte with life-threatening injuries.  With turn lanes, 74 is 6 lanes across.   The nearest intersection has no crosswalks or other pedestrian/cyclist facilites   The driver from Marshville, NC was not charged.

 


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Unnamed Cyclist Struck on Park Rd/Hillside Ave

Posted in Crash, Injury, Uncategorized on June 12, 2011 by cltvelo

June 11, 2011. Meghan Cooke has reported in the Charlotte Observer that a bicyclist was struck by a vehicle Saturday about 5:30 p.m. near the intersection of Park Road and Hillside Avenue. The unnamed cyclist was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries. It stormed later in the evening, but I believe the conditions were clear and dry at the time of the crash.
Police are investigating the collision; no police report was available at the time of this post. Thanks to @cltlocalvore for the tip.


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David Mckenzie, Get Well Soon

Posted in Crash, Injury on May 18, 2011 by cltvelo

April 26th, 2011 Cyclist David McKenzie was involved in a slow speed bicycle-bicycle crash while riding in a small group.  He received non-life threatening injuries.  The crash took place at the Radcliffe intersection of the Booty Loop.  I wish David a full and speedy recovery. Read more »

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