Gamewell – On Thursday, September 19, at approximately 9:10 a.m., the NC State Highway Patrol responded to and investigated a fatal collision in Caldwell County on Old Morganton Road SW near US 64. A 2022 Chevrolet Silverado traveling east on Old Morganton Road SW struck a bicyclist exiting the Gamewell Park parking lot. The bicyclist was not wearing any reflective clothing or a helmet.
The bicyclist, Henry Lee Tester, 48, of Lenior, was ejected from the bicycle and succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
The driver of the Chevrolet, Donald Ray Robinson, 51, of Candler, was not injured.
The initial investigation does not indicate impairment or speed to be contributing factors. During the on-scene investigation, the roadway was closed in the area for two hours. No charges will be filed in this case.