On Saturday morning, a tragic incident occurred in North Carolina, resulting in one fatality and multiple injuries. Authorities believe a driver, suspected of impairment, struck over 40 cyclists.
Details of the Incident
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol reported that shortly after 9:30 a.m. Eastern time, a black Infiniti passenger vehicle was heading west on a Wake County road. The car crossed the center line and collided with a group of cyclists traveling east.
The driver did not immediately stop but continued driving for about half a mile before crashing into a ditch. This action resulted in further complications at the scene.
Injuries and Fatality
Holly Springs Fire Chief LeRoy Smith confirmed that seven individuals sustained significant injuries and were hospitalized. Additionally, around 15 others suffered minor injuries. The Highway Patrol estimated around a dozen injuries overall.
The victim who lost his life was identified as 63-year-old Patrick Allen Turner from Cary, North Carolina.
Suspect Arrested
The driver, identified as 76-year-old Donald Robert Morris-Jones from Apex, North Carolina, faces several charges. These charges include felony death by vehicle, felony serious injury by vehicle, felony hit-and-run involving serious injury or death, reckless driving, and driving while impaired.
Morris-Jones is currently held on a $1 million bond.
Community Impact
Witnesses on the scene noted that the cyclists frequently participate in weekend rides. Wake County, where the incident occurred, is located about 14 miles southwest of Raleigh.
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