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Teen Bicyclist Injured in Collision, Chapel Hill Motorist Charged with Failure to Yield

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Published on October 27, 2024
Teen Bicyclist Injured in Collision, Chapel Hill Motorist Charged with Failure to YieldSource: Google Street View

A recent traffic incident in Chapel Hill has left a teenage bicyclist injured after a collision on N. Estes Drive. The Chapel Hill Police Department reported to the scene at approximately 3:45 pm in the 300 block area where the incident occurred, according to the Town of Chapel Hill.

The investigation found that Karla Slocum, a 61-year-old resident of Chapel Hill, failed to yield while making a left turn and struck a 13-year-old boy riding his bicycle. The boy was taken to UNC Hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries, as reported by the Town of Chapel Hill.

The Chapel Hill Police Department is working to understand the events leading to the crash. More details will be released as authorities continue their examination, as mentione by the Town of Chapel Hill.