One Fatality, 22 Injured in Wake County Cyclist Collision Allegedly Involving Impaired Driver
One person was killed and 22 were injured after a 76-year-old driver, identified as Donald Robert Morris-Jones, allegedly drove impaired and struck a group of cyclists on a rural road in Wake County, North Carolina, on Saturday morning.
Cleveland Akron, OH, November 8, 2026 — A fatal collision occurred Saturday morning on a rural road in Wake County, North Carolina, resulting in one death and 22 injuries among a group of cyclists. Authorities allege the driver, identified as 76-year-old Donald Robert Morris-Jones, was impaired at the time of the incident.
The incident involved a single vehicle striking multiple cyclists. Emergency services responded to the scene following reports of the collision. As a result of the impact, one individual sustained fatal injuries. Additionally, 22 other individuals were reported injured and received medical attention.
According to initial reports from law enforcement, Donald Robert Morris-Jones, the driver of the vehicle, is accused of operating his vehicle while impaired. The specific circumstances and the nature of the alleged impairment have not been detailed.
The collision took place on a rural road within Wake County. The time of the incident was Saturday morning. Further details regarding the specific location, the identities of the victims, and the exact timeline of events are pending release.
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