Cyclists’ Tragedy Sparks Safety Push | Greenville News

Nine cyclists from Milligan University lost their lives in a horrific crash near the North Carolina border, sparking a nationwide outcry and igniting a young advocate’s mission for change. Two riders died, four others were critically injured, and the driver now faces vehicular homicide charges. Lukas Fry, who knew the victims, is pushing lawmakers to adopt safer passing laws—demanding a minimum four-foot distance and lower speeds when overtaking cyclists. As cities like Charlotte improve bike infrastructure, Fry and fellow riders are calling for systemic reform to ensure every cyclist can ride home safely. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2d05951fa7fa7e96