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Greensboro man charged with DWI after hitting bicyclist with truck in Boone, leaving scene
BOONE, N.C. (WGHP) — A Greensboro man is facing several felony charges after allegedly hitting a bicyclist and leaving the scene while driving impaired, according to the Boone Police Department.
On Thursday, Boone officers came to the area of US 421 and Bamboo Road after getting a report of a crash involving a bicycle. At the scene, police found the bicyclist suffering from serious injuries.
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Investigators say that the suspect vehicle, an older model GMC Sierra truck, left the scene of the crash and was later pulled over by a Watauga County Sheriff's Office deputy.
The driver of the truck was identified as Alejandro Facundo, 21, of Greensboro. He is being charged with felony hit-and-run, driving while impaired, driving while license revoked, operating a vehicle without two headlamps and mirror violation.
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Facundo was given a court date of June 30 and was taken to the detention center under a $40,000 secured bond.
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