Thomas Edward Macon was struck by an on-coming vehicle while riding his bicycle in Toone on Friday, September 5. Witnesses and investigators said Macon attempted to cross the Highway 138 without looking for traffic when the driver of a Chevy Malibu, David King, struck Macon. Macon was airlifted to The MED in Memphis.

One injured after being struck while riding bicycle

Emergency responders were called around noon to 3105 Highway 138 in Toone, (just past the fire department), on Friday, September 5, where a man on a bicycle had been struck by a vehicle.
Investigators said the man on the bicycle, Thomas Edward Macon, crossed the highway without looking and was struck by a blue green Chevy Malibu driven by David King.

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