Bicyclist hit by car, critically injured in Rocky Mount

Bicyclist hit by car, critically injured in Rocky Mount

A 70-year-old man, Gonzalo Torres Perez, was critically injured when a car struck him while he was cycling in Rocky Mount Tuesday morning. The incident occurred around 7 a.m. on Thomas A. Betts Parkway. This tragic event highlights ongoing safety concerns for cyclists in urban areas, emphasizing the need for safer infrastructure and driver awareness. Such accidents have broader implications for public health and safety policies aimed at protecting vulnerable road users.

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