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Bicyclist killed, Charlotte man charged in alleged hit-and-run in eastern Lincoln County

DENVER, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A bicyclist was killed and a Charlotte man was arrested in a reported hit-and-run Wednesday morning in eastern Lincoln County. 

According to the N.C. State Highway Patrol, the collision occurred at 3:05 a.m. on N.C. 73 near South Pilot Knob Road in the Cowans Ford area. That’s where troopers say a 2014 Honda CR-V traveling east struck a bicyclist. 

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After the collision, the Honda allegedly continued east on N.C. 73 into Mecklenburg County.  The victim’s bicycle was located near the Cowans Ford Dam Overlook. 

The bicyclist, 23-year-old Jaycob Len Neece, of Huntersville, died from his injuries at the scene. 

The driver of the Honda, Brian Marcus James, 30, of Charlotte, was not injured. 

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James was arrested in Huntersville and charged with felony hit and run and misdemeanor death by vehicle. He is being held on a $40,000 bond at the Lincoln County Detention Center. Investigating troopers seized the vehicle.

During the on-scene investigation, N.C. 73 was closed in the area for several hours.  

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department assisted in the investigation. 

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