Larry Matthews, 59, struck and killed by van driven by Manuel Kenerson, while riding his bike on Highway 41 in Wallace.

Modified Date: 
Wed, 09/24/2014 - 11:23am
Accident Date: 
Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Bicyclist hit by van, killed in NC.

A van driver faces charges after a bicyclist was killed in a collision in eastern North Carolina Wednesday, troopers said.

A van driver faces charges after a bicyclist was killed in a collision in eastern North Carolina Wednesday, troopers said.

Larry Matthews, 59, was killed around 1:30 p.m. on Highway 41 east of Walmart in Wallace.

The van driver, Manuel Kenerson, was charged with misdemeanor death by motor vehicle. Matthews was riding in the traffic lane when he was hit by the van and thrown off the bike, troopers said.

Matthews wasn't wearing a helmet. Speed wasn't a factor in the collision, troopers said.

Wallace is about 40 miles north of Wilmington.

People Involved: 
Larry Matthews
Manuel Kenerson
Roadway: 
Highway 41

Add new comment

To prevent automated s-p-a-m submissions leave this field empty.
CAPTCHA
This question is for testing whether or not you are a human visitor and to prevent automated spam submissions.
4 + 7 =
Solve this simple math problem and enter the result. E.g. for 1+3, enter 4.