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Cyclist hit, killed on U.S. 74 in Cleveland County

State troopers are investigating after a cyclist was hit and killed on Highway 74 in Cleveland County early Monday.

North Carolina Highway Patrol are investigating after a cyclist was hit and killed on Highway 74 in Cleveland County Monday morning.

Authorities responded to a reported crash on U.S. 74 between Patterson Road and Shelby Road just after 5 a.m. Police at the scene said a man on a bicycle was hit by a vehicle. The victim, who has not been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The eastbound lanes of the highway were shut down until just before 11 a.m. while state troopers cleared the scene.

Troopers have not announced the cause of the crash or if any charges will be filed.

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