Officials: 1 dead, 20 injured in crash with cyclists

At least one person is dead after an elderly driver crashed into a group of cyclists, officials say. (Source: WRAL)
Published: Nov. 7, 2026 at 4:23 PM CST|Updated: 59 minutes ago

WAKE COUNTY, N.C. (WRAL) - At least one person is dead after an elderly driver crashed into a group of cyclists, officials said.

The crash happened Saturday in Wake County, North Carolina.

Fire officials said at least 20 others were injured, including seven who were taken to trauma centers.

Officials said the 76-year-old driver crossed the center line, collided with the cyclists, and then ran off the road and into a ditch.

The driver is in custody, with impairment listed as a possible factor in the crash.

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