Charges filed after cyclist killed in Eden hit-and-run
EDEN — Police charged a Ruffin man they believe hit and killed a cyclist early Tuesday.
James Jerome Bridges, 30, is charged with felony hit and run and misdemeanor death by motor vehicle, Police Lt. Tommy Frazier said. He was released on a $5,000 bond.
Patrol officers went to the 1400 block of Maryland Avenue after receiving an incident report at 3:41 a.m., Frazier said.
According to witnesses, Ronald Wayne Branch Jr., 27, of Lee Street was riding his bicycle south on Bird Street and was hit by a 1992 Nissan car at the intersection with Maryland Avenue.
The motorist failed to stop and continued driving east, fleeing the scene. Branch was taken to Morehead Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead upon arrival.
Frazier said alcohol did not appear to be a factor in the incident. However, Branch was wearing dark clothes and no helmet, and witnesses said he neglected to stop at a stop sign.
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