Victim identified in Leland fatal bicycle accident


LELAND, NC (WWAY) — Leland Police have identified the man killed while riding his bike on July 4th.

Sergio Perez Jiminez, 61, was hit and killed on Hwy 17, just south of the 74/76 overpass, around 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

Police charged Christopher Craig Johnson, 47, with misdemeanor death by motor vehicle. Police say alcohol was not a factor.

Johnson posted a $15,000 bond.

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