Bicyclist dies after crash in Campbell County

CAMPBELL COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - A bicyclist died Friday from injuries sustained in a crash May 11, according to Virginia State Police.

Police say the crash occurred on English Tavern Road, nearly 50 feet south of Depot Road.

20-year-old Josiah Fowler of McDonough, Georgia was riding a Trek bike southbound on English Tavern Road when the driver of a Chrysler PT Cruiser attempted to pass him. As the driver was attempting to pass, Fowler shifted toward the Chrysler, causing the driver to hit him, according to police.

Fowler was taken to Roanoke Memorial Hospital, where he died the morning after the crash.

Police say speed or alcohol weren’t factors at the time of the crash and no charges were filed.