A Cherryville man was hit by a car while cycling Wednesday night.
The incident happened in Lincoln County around 9 p.m.
Timothy Mark Eaker was riding a bike on N.C. 182 near Sorrells Baxter Road.
A 2016 Jeep Cherokee was traveling east on N.C. 182 and struck Eaker who also was riding eastbound in the road.
Eaker, 59, succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
The driver of the Jeep, who is from Lawndale, was not injured.
Eaker was not wearing any reflective clothing, the road was not lighted, and no lights were on the bicycle, according to the N.C. Highway Patrol.
The initial investigation does not indicate impairment or speed to be contributing factors, and no charges are expected to be filed in this case, according to a press release from Highway Patrol.
The road was closed for several hours during the investigation.
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