Source: The name of the bicyclist struck and killed by a car around noon Saturday has been released. Michael Dwayne Scales, 50, of Beckley, was riding a bicycle on Third Avenue at First Street in Beckley when he collided with a vehicle, confirmed Capt. E.S. Rogers of Beckley Police Department. Scales was transported to Raleigh General Hospital Saturday where he later died, said police. Rogers said no charges related to this incident have been filed and a preliminary investigation indicates no negligence on the part of either party led to this accident. The woman driving the vehicle was charged with driving on a suspended license, Rogers reported.
Collision Data
Crash time: between noon and 2:59 p.m.
Closest Intersection: 1st St
Land use: Suburban
Road type: Collector
Where on the road the collision happened: Intersection
Collision type: Unknown
Driver Data
Vehicle type: Unknown
If truck: Unknown
At crash time driver was: Suspended or Revoked License
Sources
Source: News ReportType: TV
Pos/Neg: Neutral
Link if Website: http://www.wvnstv.com/story/19257704/biker-killed-in-beckley
Source: News Report
Type: Newspaper
Pos/Neg: Negative
Link if Website: http://www.register-herald.com/local/x775524284/Police-release-name-of-bicyclist-who-died
Legal Status
Legal status: No charges filedAgainst:
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