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Avery man killed on bicycle near Roan Mountain

An Avery County man died after being struck by a vehicle while riding a bicycle on Highway 19E near Roan Mountain, Tennessee, in the early morning of Friday, October 30, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol.

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▲ Why this matters

A man from Avery County was struck and killed by a vehicle while riding his bicycle on Highway 19E near Roan Mountain in the early morning of October 30. The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating. Bicyclists on these mountain roads face real danger, and this is not an isolated incident. Highway 19E cuts through steep terrain with narrow shoulders and fast traffic. If you ride out here, you already know the risk. Drivers need to know it too.

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