Donald Steven Ricker Obituary, Death: Troopers report bicyclist killed in crash on US 70.
Donald Steven Ricker Obituary, Death – A tragic hit-and-run crash on U.S. 70 in Catawba County claimed the life of a bicyclist Friday night, according to North Carolina State Highway Patrol. Authorities reported that the crash occurred near 4th Street NW around 9 p.m. when a driver struck the cyclist and fled the scene.
The victim was identified as 58-year-old Donald Steven Ricker, who was riding eastbound when he was hit. Emergency responders arrived, but Ricker was pronounced dead at the scene due to his injuries.
Investigators believe the vehicle involved may be a 2018-2020 Ford pickup truck or possibly a Ford Mustang. However, no further details about the suspect vehicle or driver were immediately available.
Law enforcement officials are urging anyone who was near Nagano Japanese Restaurant around the time of the crash or has any relevant information to contact North Carolina State Highway Patrol at 828-466-5500. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to identify and locate the driver responsible.
