Jessie Miller, 28, killed in hit-and-run bicycle collision on Wilkinson Blvd in Charlotte, North Carolina
Bicyclist hit, killed by driver in west Charlotte
Police are still searching for the driver and vehicle that struck Miller. The driver fled the scene before officers arrived.
Any person who witnessed the crash or has information about the incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.
Police searching for driver who hit, killed bicyclist in west Charlotte
Police said that 28-year-old Jessie Miller was riding his bike in the left eastbound lane when the driver hit him from behind.
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Investigators said the driver of the vehicle that struck Miller, who police now believe to be 38-year-old Phillip Shook, left the area before officers got to the scene.
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During the course of the investigation, CMPD determined Shook was driving a 2011 Kia Sorento the night of the crash. Detectives immediately obtained a warrant for his arrest.
After a serious or fatal bicycle accident, take these steps to help the recovery process
When someone is seriously injured in a bicycle accident, the first days and weeks are spent getting medical treatment and dealing with the new reality of injuries, pain, lost work, and disruption to normal life. When someone dies in a crash, family members are forced to deal with grief, anger, and loss as they struggle to move forward.
After a serious or fatal bicycle collision, an injured person, or the family left behind, incur damages including the cost of current and future medical expenses, lost work and wages, pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life. When the crash is caused by a negligent driver, there may be financial recovery available for the victims.
Go here to learn how to protect the legal rights of bicycle accident victims and their families.
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