Sneads Ferry, NC (February 22, 2021) – A man from Sneads Ferry was killed in a bicycle accident that took place on Saturday, February 20th. The accident happened around 9:50 p.m. on North Carolina Highway 172.
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol responded to the crash scene. According to a report from troopers, 72-year-old Eddie Lejime Simmons was riding his bicycle on N.C 172 when he attempted to make a left turn. Simmons was hit by an oncoming vehicle driven by 19-year-old Ryuichi Joseph Reynolds of Sneads Ferry. Troopers believe that Reynolds failed to see Simmons, thus causing the crash to occur.
An investigation into the accident is ongoing at this time. There are charges pending against Simmons for failing to yield the right of way to Reynolds.
An investigation into the accident is ongoing. There is no further information available at this time.
We wish to extend our most sincere condolences to the family of Eddie Lejime Simmons following this fatal bicycle crash in Sneads Ferry.
Fatal Bicycle Accidents in North Carolina 
On average, there are approximately 120 fatal bicycle accidents in North Carolina each year. Bicyclists are at great risk of death or serious bodily injury when they are involved in a crash. A bicycle offers almost no protection from the force and impact of the crash. Riders should always wear protective gear, including helmets, however, protective equipment does not prevent serious injuries when a motor vehicle is involved in the crash.
Many bicyclists are killed or injured in crashes that were not their fault. Although a bicycle rider has the same rights as a pedestrian or other individual on the roadway, motorists often fail to honor these rights. This includes drivers who drive carelessly and negligently and fail to follow traffic safety laws, thus causing a serious accident. Impaired drivers also contribute to the number of major crashes on our roadways. These drivers lack the ability to appreciate the dangerousness of their actions and the risk that they pose to others.
At Burton Law Firm, we stand ready to help when you have been injured due to the carelessness of another person. We understand what you are experiencing during this difficult time. North Carolina bicycle accident attorney Jason M. Burton is here for you following a serious accident. From our office in Raleigh, we fight every day for innocent crash victims and their families across our state. We would be honored to assist you as well. Since 2012, we have proudly represented car accident victims and their families throughout our state and we have recovered more than 40 million dollars in total settlements and verdicts for crash victims and their families.
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