Driver Crashes into Bicyclists at Murfreesboro, TN Intersection, One Dead

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Driver Crashes into Bicyclists at Murfreesboro Intersection, One Dead Rutherford Source

Mufreesboro, TN – (February 3, 2024) Murfreeesboro Police Department Fatal Accident Crash Team (FACT) is investigating a fatal crash where a driver ran into a group of bicyclists as they waited for a traffic light to change on Medical Center Parkway.

A man riding a recumbent bike (four-wheel bike that allows the person to pedal in a seated position) was rushed to nearby Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital where he died. Another recumbent bike rider was injured and is listed in stable condition.

The preliminary investigation shows the driver of a sedan swerved, jumped a curb and ran into the group of bicyclists stopped on a sidewalk at the intersection of Joe Knight Dr. and Medical Center Parkway around 11:49 a.m. Saturday.

The driver of the car was taken to the hospital, evaluated and released.

Charges could be pending against the driver.

Investigators are wanting to speak to any driver or witness that might have been in the area at the time of the crash.

Medical Center Parkway between Arnhart Drive and Thompson Lane was closed for nearly six hours.

The crash remains under investigation by FACT.

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Both Weekend Fatal Murfreesboro Crash Victims Identified; Investigation Continues Rutherford Source

Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) Fatal Accident Crash Team (FACT) investigators are still investigating the causes of two separate fatal crashes over the weekend in Murfreesboro. Both fatal crash victims identified.

Terry Sague, 76, of Castalian Springs, died after being hit by a car while he was on the sidewalk on his recumbent bike waiting for the traffic light to change at the cross walk. The crash occurred at the corner of Joe Knight Drive and Medical Center Parkway at 11:49 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3. A second recumbent bike rider was sideswiped and injured. He was taken to the hospital, and at last check, was listed in stable condition.

So far, the investigation indicates, the driver of a 2020 Lexus RC3 skidded and swerved from the inside lane of Medical Center Parkway, continued onto the sidewalk, and collided with two of three recumbent bicycle riders. The car then hit a pedestrian crosswalk pole and came to a stop after hitting a tree.

The driver of the Lexus was not hurt. Charges may be pending.

Investigators are looking for additional witnesses of the crash. If you were in the area at the time and saw what happened, please contact Officer Carlie Coe by email at 1127*murfreesborotn.gov.

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