This is the shocking moment a driver plowed into a group of cyclists in an alleged hit-and-run, leaving one man with a broken spine.
He later smiled in his mugshot when police caught the accused motorist during a “reckless” road-rage.
Jerry Wayne Ross, 72, is facing charges for an alleged hit-and-run in his Honda Pilot.
The entire incident was caught on video, which shows the driver chasing a group of cyclists in Cherokee County, Georgia on April 23. fox 5 atlanta Informed.
Before attempting to overtake the group, Ross placed his hand on the horn.
Ross then allegedly drove past the group of bikers and crashed into them.
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The riders scattered in an attempt to avoid being hit by the moving vehicle.
Traveling on a 45-mile road, the group was riding in a bunch when the Honda came up behind them.
Ross was reportedly seen moving into the group, trying to knock riders off their bikes.
He hit several cyclists, who collided with each other while swerving their bicycles to avoid falling.
Despite their best efforts, one of them dislocated and fell to the ground.
The cyclist – now identified as Richard Collins – landed roughly on the tarmac, scraping the skin off his elbows, shoulders and legs.
After Collins fell to the ground, some of his fellow cyclists screamed at Ross, while others stopped to help their fallen friend.
Ross then drove away in his car and did not stop to see if Collins was okay.
The North Georgia Cycling Association was on its weekly Thursday night ride when the horrific incident occurred.
Collins was the leader of the group, telling Fox 5 Atlanta that the black SUV had followed the group and honked its horn.
“Just extreme,” he said.
“Didn’t leave the horn.”
Collins said he “veered left” to find out where the car was.
“At that moment, that vehicle was on my left leg,” he said.
He revealed that he suffered road rash on his shoulder, elbow and knee and had to be treated by paramedics.
He later went to an orthopedic specialist who diagnosed a fracture in his lower spine.
Cherokee County Sheriff’s deputies later arrested Ross at a nearby neighbor’s home.
Ross faces six charges, including Hit-and-run, aggressive driving and failing to maintain a safe distance from a bicycle.
“I just hope this experience will raise awareness of the rules of the road for cyclists and how drivers should maintain 3 feet of distance when passing safely,” Collins said.
The North Georgia Cycling Association thanked the police and emergency services for “their quick response and professionalism”.
“We encourage all road users to follow the rules of the road, remain alert and respect each other,” the group said.
“Sharing the road responsibly helps keep everyone safe.
“We encourage everyone to treat each other with care, patience and kindness on and off the road. Most importantly, we are grateful that those involved got home safely to their loved ones.”
Ross remains behind bars at the Cherokee County Jail on charges totaling $24,540.
