Cumberland County, NC (September 15, 2026) - A bicyclist died at the scene after being struck by a vehicle on I-95 North in Cumberland County, North Carolina, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. The collision happened around 3 a.m. Tuesday beneath the Sherrill Baggett Road Bridge, between Exit 65 and Mile Marker 66.

Video recorded around 4:30 a.m. near Sherrill Baggett Road and the Cumberland–Harnett county line showed a bicycle in the roadway.

Troopers announced that northbound I-95 would close near Exit 65 and Mile Marker 66 while they investigated the scene. No reopening time had been announced as of early Tuesday morning, and the collision was under investigation at that time.

Who Can Act for a Family After a Fatal Bicycle Collision

The death of a bicyclist on I-95 leaves questions that extend beyond the highway investigation. For a family seeking to understand its legal options, an early issue is who has authority to act on behalf of the person who died. Handling funeral arrangements or speaking with investigators is different from holding the legal role needed to bring a wrongful-death action.

North Carolina law provides for that action to be brought by the deceased person’s personal representative or collector. A fatal crash alone does not establish a valid claim: the action depends on a wrongful act, neglect or default that caused the death and would have supported a claim had the person survived. A family can seek legal help after a fatal bicycle accident to understand both the appointment question and the circumstances that require investigation.

When a claim is supported, the losses considered can extend beyond funeral expenses. Qualifying losses may include income, services, care and companionship the deceased person would have provided. Explaining those contributions requires an account of that person’s life and relationships, rather than a value inferred from the location or severity of the crash.

Understanding Who Can Bring a Wrongful-Death Action

If a family member has already received estate appointment papers, those documents can help a lawyer identify the person’s role. If no appointment has been made, say so at the first conversation and ask what needs to happen before anyone can act. That question can be addressed while the family is still gathering information about the collision.

A lawyer can explain the appointment process and review the available collision information while the family considers its options. The public report does not establish who has been appointed or whether the evidence supports a wrongful-death action.