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Cyclist Killed, Others Injured in NC Hit-and-Run
8 Nov
Summary
- One cyclist died, and several others were seriously injured.
- The driver suspected of impairment fled the scene.
- Authorities charged the 76-year-old driver with multiple felonies.
A tragic incident occurred Saturday morning on Optimist Farm Road in Wake County, where a driver struck a group of cyclists. One cyclist, identified as Patrick Turner, died as a result of the collision. Seven other cyclists sustained serious injuries, with nearly a dozen more suffering less severe wounds.
Authorities have charged 76-year-old Donald Robert Morris-Jones of Apex with multiple felonies. Suspected impairment is a factor in the crash, and his charges include driving while impaired, reckless driving, felony hit-and-run, and felony death by vehicle.
The driver reportedly fled the scene before crashing his vehicle into a ditch approximately half a mile away. Optimist Farm Road remained closed for investigation as of Sunday, November 8, 2026. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is leading the ongoing investigation.
