One person was killed and at least a dozen others injured when a driver suspected of being impaired struck a group of more than 40 cyclists in North Carolina, authorities said.
The crash occurred on a road in North Carolina where the cyclists were riding together. The driver, who is suspected of impairment, collided with the group, causing the fatality and multiple injuries.
Emergency services responded quickly to the scene, treating the injured cyclists and transporting the deceased to a hospital. Police are investigating the incident and have not yet released the driver’s name.
Authorities said the investigation is ongoing and that the driver is being treated for suspected impairment. No further details have been released at this time.
Cyclists are a vulnerable road user group in North Carolina, and incidents like this highlight the need for safe road sharing.
<small>Source: CBS News — read the original story there.</small>