In a tragic incident on Venture Drive in Smithfield, an elderly man lost his life early Monday when his bicycle was struck by a passenger car. The accident occurred around 9:40 am, causing severe disruptions in the area. The bicyclist, whose identity has yet to be released, was pronounced dead at the scene. The car’s driver sustained injuries and was taken to a local hospital for treatment. Authorities from the Smithfield Police Department, alongside the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, have been gathering details from witnesses. The road was closed for investigation purposes for over an hour following the accident.
