Electric Bike Rider Killed in Deer Collision in North Carolina

A 55-year-old man named Michael Allen Duncan Jr. from Blowing Rock died after his electric bike collided with a deer on North Pine Run Road near Moses Springs Road in Watauga County, North Carolina. The accident occurred around 8:30 p.m. on September 2, when the deer entered the roadway, causing Duncan to be ejected from his bike. He was transported to a local hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. Preliminary investigations by the North Carolina State Highway Patrol indicated that neither speed nor alcohol were factors in the crash. This incident highlights the dangers posed by wildlife interactions on rural and semi-rural roads, underscoring risks for those commuting in such areas. The investigation remains ongoing.