Cyclist Tragedy Sparks Safety Push | Charlotte News

Charlotte News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 24, 2026 · 1m

Nine cyclists from Milligan University were struck by a car near the Tennessee border, killing two and critically injuring four — a tragedy that’s shaken the cycling community and spurred freshman cyclist Lukas Fry to push for safer roads. Fry, who raced with the victims, is urging North Carolina lawmakers to increase the legal passing distance for cars from two to four feet and to enforce slower speeds when overtaking cyclists. He’s calling for systemic change, arguing that cyclists are people, not obstacles — and that better infrastructure and laws could save lives while easing urban…