Brian Rau, a resident of Champion Forest in Waxhaw, NC was killed Sunday afternoon when a motorist crossed the center line on Cuthbertson Road and struck him head on. Mr Rau is survived by a wife and two daughters.
According to some sources, Brian had just recently returned to cycling after several years off the bicycle. He was on his way to meet other cyclists for a Sunday afternoon ride. The accident happened sometime around 3:30 PM.
There are unconfirmed reports about the cause of the accident and the sequence of events that led up to Brian’s tragic death. I will only post what I can confirm.
If any of my readers have any stories about riding with Brian, please post a comment here. I would also ask that if anyone has any suggestions on how we may reach out to his surviving family post comments also. More details as they become available.
Charlotte.com posted this article:
Cyclist killed in Wesley Chapel
ESTHER ROBARDS-FORBES
erobards@charlotteobserver.com
WESLEY CHAPEL –
A bicyclist was killed Sunday afternoon in Wesley Chapel, in western Union County, after being struck by an oncoming driver, according to the N.C. Highway Patrol.
Brian Charles Rau, 46, of Waxhaw, was biking north on Cuthbertson Road about 3:30 p.m. Sunday, according to the accident report.
A 2001 Mazda van driven by Lisa Ann Ray, 46, of Waxhaw was traveling south. Her vehicle crossed the center line and struck Rau, the report said.
Ray, 46, was charged with misdemeanor death by motor vehicle.
Rau was transported by ambulance to CMC-Union. Ray was taken to Presbyterian Matthews.
Mike Torralba contributed.
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