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A cyclist passed away on Saturday, December 9 in an early-morning traffic wreck, and they are charging a Gastonia man in his death. The incident occurred at roughly 2:22 a.m,. It happened within the 1700 block of Hickory Boulevard in the northbound lanes, just north of Ideal Drive.
The bicyclist, Nathan Smith, and a silver 2021 Hyundai Tucson driven by Christopher Murillo were both traveling in the same direction northwest on Hickory Boulevard in the outside travel lane before the vehicle collided with the bicyclist from the rear. As a result of the crash, the 36-year-old Nathan Smith died at the scene.
During the investigation, officers suspected Murillo’s impairment, and they administered field sobriety tests. 27-year-old Christopher Murillo is facing felony death by vehicle charges and got a $50,000 bond Monday. The man faces driving while impaired charges.
At The Law Offices of Jason E. Taylor, our hearts and prayers go out to the family, friends, and loved ones of Nathan 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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