Fort Liberty soldier killed when electric bike rear-ended by minivan

Friday, January 12, 2024
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) -- Fayetteville police are investigating after a soldier was hit and killed on Reilly Road.

According to FPD, officers responded to a crash about 7:15 p.m. Wednesday involving an electric bike and a minivan in the 300 block of Reilly Road at Cliffbourne Drive.

Police said an active duty soldier was riding the E-bike from Fort Liberty toward Morganton Road in the left lane when a minivan rear-ended him.
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The soldier was taken to Cape Fear Valley Medical Center but died Thursday.

The soldier's identity has not been released.
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Officials have not said whether any charges will be filed.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call Officer C. Biggerstaff at (910) 433-1477. Anyone with information can submit anonymous tips through Fayetteville / Cumberland County Crime Stoppers by calling (910) 483-8477. Crimestoppers information can also be submitted electronically.
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