[C4 Rides] Hit & Run Trial Date Set.

[Matt Hartman]

Hi friends,

As cyclists in the Cabarrus County and Charlotte region, we are all 
familiar with the Veloshine Race team and the people associated with 
them. A few years ago, several of their members and friends were 
involved in a hit and run incident on their normal Wednesday group ride. 
The court date for the accused is finally coming up next week. Jeff 
Viscount from Weekly rides sums it up well:

"So a while back several of our cycling friends were involved in a 
horrific crash where a young motorist crossed the center line and went 
head on into their pace line scattering them all about the road like rag 
dolls. One cyclist was actually pinned under the car that had hit them 
and dragged thru a roadside ditch before breaking free. Thankfully no 
one was killed. The driver left the scene only to turn himself in hours 
later. This case is coming to trial next week and yes the driver is 
fighting the charges. Tim Sigmon was injured that day along with several 
others from his team. Tim is asking for support from our community. *The 
DA feels that a courtroom full of concerned cyclists will be helpful in 
getting this driver to face the consequences of his actions.* The DA has 
stated that this case could set a precedent in NC law. *Was it one 
impact/collision, or 6-separate?* Jury selection begins on Tuesday the 
5th with the trial to start immediately after that. The judge has 
refused request for continuances so they expect this to all be over with 
by Thursday. If you can be present during the trial please reach out to 
Tim for more details. Thanks."

*From Tim: "Jury selection starts about 9am Tuesday Feb 5th....trial to 
begin immediately after. Could perhaps go into Thursday afternoon or 
Friday. Cabarrus County Courthouse 2nd Floor Superior courtroom."

*
**I would encourage all who can possibly attend, come and show your 
support.  This can be a precedent setting case that can dictate how 
future hit and run prosecutions are handled and judged in the whole of 
North Carolina and possibly other states.  Your support is greatly needed.*
*

-- 
Matt Hartman
Central Carolina Cycling Club
matt at fourmattech.com

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