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A driver struck and killed a bicyclist on a North Carolina road on Friday night October 6th. Despite the cyclist wearing a neon yellow reflective traffic vest, neon yellow reflective gloves, and a rear reflector on his bicycle. The cyclist has been identified as 61-year-old Lavern Miller from High Point.

Miller was killed in the 3500 block of East Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Guilford County EMS pronounced him dead at the scene. The 31-year-old car driver that hit Miller, drifted into the center turn lane and crashed into Miller from behind.  Miller was in the lane with another bicyclist, who wasn’t hit in the accident.

No charges have been filed, and the investigation into this accident is ongoing.

At The Law Offices of Jason E. Taylor, our hearts and prayers go out to the family, friends, and loved ones of Lavern who suffered this tragic loss of life. We share our condolences for this devastating bicycle accident.

Should you or someone you know find yourself injured as a victim of someone else’s negligence in an accident, our firm offers free consultations to help guide you through the process so you can focus on your mental and physical recovery. Contact us at 1-800-351-3008.

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