Wilmington, NC (February 27, 2021) – A man from Wilmington was hurt in a bicycle crash that took place on Thursday, February 25th. The incident happened around 5:30 p.m. on 17th Street near the intersection with Nun Street.
Officer E.G. Lippert of the Wilmington Police Department responded to the accident scene. According to a report, James Alfred McKoy was riding a bicycle when he came to the intersection and attempted to cross the road. As he was crossing the road, he was struck by a 2005 Honda operated by Tammy Rivenbark, of Rocky Point. A bystander at the scene rendered medical aid to McKoy before EMS arrived at the scene. When rescue crews arrived, McKoy was taken to New Hanover Regional Medical Center with undisclosed injuries. There is no further word on his condition at this time and no additional injuries were reported in the crash.
There is no further information available at this time. An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
We would like to offer our thoughts and best wishes to James Alfred McKoy. We hope for a complete and speedy recovery.
Bicycle Accidents in North Carolina 
Bicycle accidents are not as common as crashes involving other types of vehicles. Each year across North Carolina, there are about 1,000 accidents involving bicycles compared to nearly 300,000 involving cars, trucks, motorcycles, and other vehicles. Just because bicycle crashes are not as common does not mean that they are not often serious in nature. About 20 people were killed in North Carolina bicycle accidents in 2018 and hundreds more suffered injuries. Common types of bicycle accident injuries include broken bones, facial injuries, head trauma, scarring, soft tissue injuries, and more. Many bicycle accidents in North Carolina are caused by negligent drivers who fail to see the bicyclist until it is too late to avoid a collision. Although drivers are legally required to share the road with bicyclists, many motorists become impatient and attempt to pass the bicycle before it is safe to do so.
If you or a loved one have been affected by a bicycle crash in our state, it is important to protect your legal rights. Depending on the circumstances, you could be entitled to recover for your damages, including pain and suffering, lost wages, medical costs, and potentially more. In cases involving serious injuries, these damages can be substantial and you should seek an attorney with the knowledge and experience to help you maximize your recovery.
At Burton Law Firm, we are here to help. Raleigh personal injury lawyer Jason M. Burton knows what it takes to successfully handle your claim and will fight for you during your time of greatest need. We serve clients in Raleigh and throughout the Triangle region. We are proud to represent those in our community with they need us the most. Since 2012, we have recovered more than 40 million dollars in compensation for our clients.
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