[C4 Rides] Hit & Run Trial Date Set.

[John Baker]

Hi Matt. You have Tim Sigmons email handy by any chance?

On Feb 1, 2013, at 10:05 AM, Matt Hartman wrote:

> 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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