Edward Carl Hedrick III, Find the Driver

Posted in Crash, Help Find the Driver on May 17, 2011 by cltvelo

May 1, 2011. Edward Carl Hedrick III was killed by a hit-and-run driver. The crash occurred just before sunrise at 6am under the tree canopy of Poindexter Drive near Lawndale. Please help police find the driver and his silver or light-blue Tercel or Corolla – likely with minor damage to the front end and undercarriage. Carl was riding in a small group when he fell off his bike. The driver hit Carl as he lay in the road and fled the scene.

Carl's ghost bike

As usual for cases involving a fatality, no crash report was published by CMPD.

While the Observer claimed Carl was from Charlotte, word from his new friends is that Carl was a bike messenger visiting from Brooklyn, NY.

Carl's Ghost Bike

Poindexter is a neighborhood street with a 25 mph speed limit and speed bumps. The driver was heading north to South Blvd. Using Poindexter as a cut-through to South Blvd has good access to I-77 South via Remount Rd (only I-77 South.). I hope security cameras from the ATM or the Shell station provide clues.

Carl’s friends and family have my most sincere condolences, including his new friends present at the crash.


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Clover Cyclist Assaulted

Posted in Advocacy, Bicycle Crime, Help Find the Driver on May 13, 2011 by cltvelo

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.

Read more: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2011/05/12/2291800/bicyclist-assaulted-by-angry-driver.html#ixzz1MGSZs99i

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Update- Hit and Run Driver Charged;6 Cyclists Hit; Cabarrus CO

Posted in Crash, Help Find the Driver, Injury with tags , , , , , on May 13, 2011 by cltvelo

Update 5/13/2011

After several Cabarrus District Court continuances, a grand jury has finally indicted Daniel Burton Wilson II.  The case has been moved to Superior Court, but no date has been set.

Cabarrus CO.  Wednesday May 19, 2010.  A driver turned himself in and has been charged with six counts of felony hit and run after unlawfully leaving the scene of a multi-bike car collision .  The condition of the 6 cyclists hit has not been released, but the photos on WSOCTV are quite graphic.  Four were taken to a hospital.  Troopers said about 15 bicyclists were riding in a group on St. Stephens Church Rd.  when a gray Nissan Pathfinder ran into them.


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See the article and graphic photos here: http://www.wsoctv.com/news/23614455/detail.html

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Cyclist hit on Summers Walk Rd in Davidson

Posted in Crash, Injury on April 29, 2011 by cltvelo

From DavidsonNews.Net  Thomas Christy.  SATURDAY, APR. 23, 1:47 p.m., N.C. 73 at Summers Walk Boulevard – A Concord man driving a 2000 Honda ran into the rear of a bicyclist at approximately 45 mph, causing the cyclist to be thrown from his bicycle. The Honda driver was issued a citation for improper passing after stating that he did not see the cyclist in the road. Total damage to the Honda was estimated at $2,000, and $1,200 to the bicycle. The cyclist was transported to CMC-Main with non-life threatening injuries.


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Help Find the Driver, Cyclist Bryan B. Wrigley Killed, St. Augustine, FL

Posted in Bicycle Crime, Crash, Help Find the Driver on April 14, 2011 by cltvelo

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.


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David Wencil, Get Well Soon

Posted in Crash, Injury on April 13, 2011 by cltvelo

April 12, 2011

Cyclist David Wencil, of Mathews, was involved in a bicycle-automobile crash on Tuesday night at 7:16pm while riding in a small group.  David sustained non-life threatening injuries.  The crash occurred on Brown Grier Rd at the Griers Fork Dr intersection, outside of I-485 near Steel Creek Rd.   The crash was a high speed “left-hook” crash with David traveling at 25mph and driver turning at 15mph.   The speed limit of both roads is 45mph.   The driver, 26, from Chester, SC, was actually charged by CMPD Officer Appiah with failure to yield; also no operator license.  While no statement from David was included in the police report, witness statements were included.  The heavyweight witnesses included a CABA board member and a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach (and RAAM racer).

I wish David a full and speedy recovery.  I would also like to acknowledge Officer Appiah for upholding the law. Read more »

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Wilmington Father and Son Killed by Drunk Driver

Posted in Crash on April 4, 2011 by cltvelo

DO SOMETHING FOR DOOLITTLE – April 10, 2011, 10AM (details)

GhostBikes – Photo by Coach Andy

Wilmington, NC April 3, 2011.  A tragic bicycle-bicycle-automobile collision occurred on River Road at 9:30am on Sunday.  Triathlete Ronald David Doolittle II, 46, was pronounced dead at the scene.  His son, “Trey”  Ronald David Doolittle III, 17, died at the hospital after a one day battle.   The driver, Thomas Howard Grooms Jr., 63, of Southport, was charged with felony death by motor vehicle, felony DWI inflicting serious bodily injury, possession of cocaine, driving while impaired, careless and reckless driving and having an open container.

The cyclists and the driver were headed south on River Road when driver collided with the cyclists from behind.  The speed limit is 55 mph.  The Google map, bicycling overlay, identifies River Road in green as a best route.  River Road is apparently stripped with bike lanes.

The Doolittle family has my sincere condolences. Read more »

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Douglas Lepke – Get Well Soon

Posted in Crash, Injury on April 2, 2011 by cltvelo

Update 4/14/11 : Douglas is out of ICU and is now in regular hospital room.   Great job Douglas!

April 1, 2011.  Douglas Lepke, 45,  was involved in a bicycle-automobile collision around 3:30pm on Friday afternoon.  The cyclist was taken to Carolinas Medical Center with life threatening injuries.  The crash occurred at the intersection of Statesville Avenue and where Lasalle Street becomes Atando Avenue.  The driver lives north of the 485 belt.  Douglas’ address is listed as Urban Ministry.  Two witness claim the driver ran the red light.  The driver was not charged with any citations.

I wish the cyclist a full recovery.

The Charlotte Cycling Guide 09 identifies that section  of Statesville Ave as a ‘Suggested Bike Route – Low Comfort’.  The 1998 Bicycle Suitability Map of Meck/Union rates the intersection as ‘Advanced’. Read more »

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Spread the Word to Thomas St. Residents

Posted in Advocacy on March 31, 2011 by cltvelo

From Plaza Midwood Neighborhood Association:

PMNA is asking for your support to close Thomas Ave. from Belvedere to Hamorton Saturday May 21st, 2011 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for our first ever Bike Fest. Read more »

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Sally Meyerhoff, Duke Alumna, Marathoner Killed in Arizona Bicycle Collision

Posted in Uncategorized on March 10, 2011 by cltvelo

Photo courtesy of runsalm3.blogspot.com

Athlete Sally Meyerhoff, 27, of Maricopa, Ariz. was killed on March 8, 2011 in bicycle – automobile collision.   Her victories include a marathon, 2 half marathons, a 25k and ECAC titles at Duke University. Sally’s family and friends have my sincere condolences.

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Sally’s personal website

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