Parkton, NC (August 10, 2026) – According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, a 61-year-old Robeson County woman was killed after an unidentified vehicle struck her bicycle from behind on East Parkton Tobermory Road.
The crash happened around 10:40 a.m. on Saturday, August 8. The woman, identified as Jennifer Dawn Ross, and the unidentified vehicle were traveling east when the vehicle failed to reduce speed and struck her bicycle from behind. The driver did not stop after the collision and left the scene. Ross was pronounced dead at the scene at 10:52 a.m. by the Medical Examiner’s Office.
The vehicle involved has not been identified, although the crash remains under investigation as officials work to determine the circumstances and locate the driver.
Our deepest condolences go out to Jennifer Dawn Ross’s family and loved ones.
What Makes Bicycle Hit-and-Run Crashes Difficult to Investigate?
A bicycle hit-and-run can leave investigators with physical evidence but no driver at the scene. Damage to the bicycle, vehicle parts left on the roadway, tire marks, and debris may help establish how the collision occurred. Nearby surveillance cameras and witness accounts can also provide information about the vehicle’s direction and appearance.
Roadway lighting, traffic conditions, and visibility may also be examined in a nighttime or daytime bicycle crash. The point of impact and the final location of the bicycle can help establish the sequence of events. Identifying the vehicle can become more difficult when a driver leaves before witnesses or emergency crews can record details.
