GREENVILLE, N.C. — A Greenville man injured in a hit-and-run crash at a crosswalk is speaking out, calling for accountability after a driver struck him while he was riding his e-bike and fled the scene.
Victim Shares His Story
The crash happened on October 30 at a Charles Boulevard crosswalk near Minges Coliseum, a location that residents say has long been dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists.
Tyler Morris-Huntley, the victim, said he was riding his electric bike across the crosswalk when a driver failed to stop and hit him — an incident caught on video and shared widely online.
“If I had driven a little faster, it could’ve been severe, and I could’ve probably been dead,” Huntley said. “I thank my lucky stars I went a little slower.”
Police classified the incident as a hit-and-run after the driver left the scene before officers arrived.
Ongoing Safety Concerns at Charles Boulevard
The crosswalk where Huntley was struck has been the site of repeated near-misses, according to nearby residents and regular pedestrians.
Jon Pearce, who crosses there nearly every day, told WITN that drivers frequently ignore flashing crosswalk lights.
“I’m coming Monday through Thursday, so every night it’s happening,” Pearce said. “The guys coming from the stadium don’t stop — they just mow right through sometimes.”
After seeing the viral video of Huntley being struck, Pearce said the crash hit close to home.
“When I saw that, I thought, ‘Wow, I cross there every night.’ That could’ve been me,” he said.
Investigation and Accountability
Huntley said police obtained the driver’s license plate number from the video but have not provided him with any recent updates. A driver exchange form he shared shows that the suspect has been identified, but no charges have been announced.
Under North Carolina law (G.S. 20-40.1), bicycles and e-bikes are legally considered vehicles, meaning Huntley should have walked the bike across the crosswalk rather than riding it. Still, he believes the driver must be held accountable for fleeing the scene.
“Even though I should’ve been walking it, you don’t hit someone and drive away,” Huntley said. “You could see the flashing lights, and other cars were already stopped — that driver just ignored everything.”
Minor Injuries and Recovery
Huntley suffered minor injuries to his leg but recovered within a few days. He says his main concern now is ensuring that the driver faces consequences and that city officials address ongoing safety hazards near the university corridor.
The Greenville Police Department confirmed that the case remains under investigation but has not yet released any updates regarding potential charges.
Stay with HonkNews.com for verified updates as police continue to investigate the Greenville crosswalk hit-and-run and community members push for improved pedestrian safety measures.