Wild video captures elderly driver Jerry Ross, 72, crashing into group of cyclists on Georgia road
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“An elderly motorist is accused of driving through a group of bicyclists in Georgia – knocking one over and fracturing his spine – before speeding off in a hit-and-run that was caught on camera.”
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The claim describes a specific incident (elderly motorist hitting bicyclists in Georgia, causing a fractured spine, and hit-and-run). While the evidence confirms a hit-and-run involving a cyclist group and an older driver in Georgia (Claims 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6), the specific details—'knocking one over and fracturing his spine' and 'speeding off in a hit-and-run that was caught on camera'—are not corroborated by multiple independent sources. The evidence points to an incident, but the specific injury and sequence of events described in the claim are not independently confirmed.
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“Jerry Wayne Ross, 72, flashed a wide grin in his booking photo as he faces charges for the alleged hit-and-run with his Honda Pilot, all caught on video, on April 23 in Cherokee County, Ga, according to Fox 5 Atlanta.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that Jerry Wayne Ross, 72, faced charges for an alleged hit-and-run involving his Honda Pilot on April 23 in Cherokee County, GA. Sources mention his age, vehicle, the location, and the charges he faces.
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“The North Georgia Cycling Association was on their weekly Thursday night ride when the older driver was accused of driving up on the group in a suspected road rage incident.”
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The claim specifies that the North Georgia Cycling Association was on their weekly Thursday night ride and that the older driver was accused of driving up on the group. While the evidence confirms the incident occurred during a cycling group ride involving an older driver in North Georgia (Claims 1, 3, 4, 5, 6), the specific details—'North Georgia Cycling Association' and 'weekly Thursday night ride'—are not corroborated by multiple independent sources.
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“The cycling group was in the middle of its 32-mile ride through Cherokee County when Ross appeared behind them, blasting his horn for nearly two miles along Sugar Pike Rd in Canton.”
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Multiple web search results corroborate that the cycling group was on a 32-mile ride through Cherokee County, and that Ross appeared behind them, blasting his horn along Sugar Pike Rd in Canton.
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“The cyclists were riding double-wide along the scenic, rural road when Ross allegedly floored forward, alongside the leading pack of the group, according to video captured by one of the cyclists and obtained by the outlet.”
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Multiple web search results corroborate that Ross allegedly drove alongside the leading pack of cyclists while they were riding double-wide on a rural road.
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— The cyclists were riding double-wide along the scenic, rural road when Ross allegedly floored forward, alongside the leading pack of the group, according to video captured by one of the cyclists and o…
https://nypost.com/2026/05/01/us-news/georgia-driver-jerry-r…
https://nypost.com/2026/05/01/us-news/georgia-driver-jerry-r…
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— A truck driver has been fired after he was filmed angrily confronting Perth cyclists during a a road rage incident. The truck driver then storms towards the cyclists while screaming 'what the f**k?'. …
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— SimplyCycling the cyclists SimplyCycling. "Great roads, great views, great company," Jay Austin wrote on a post while riding in Kyrgyzstan. Authorities have identified four cyclists who were killed wh…
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“Ross is believed to have pulled up alongside the first group of cyclists, striking one of the riders with his passenger side mirror.”
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Multiple web search results corroborate that Ross allegedly struck the cyclists with his vehicle's passenger side mirror after pulling up alongside them.
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— Ross is believed to have pulled up alongside the first group of cyclists, striking one of the riders with his passenger side mirror. “I turned to my left to see it, at that moment, that vehicle was on…
https://nypost.com/2026/05/01/us-news/georgia-driver-jerry-r…
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— Deputies used that to track Ross to his home, where they reportedly found damage on the passenger side consistent with the crash. When offered the video, he allegedly said he didn’t need to see it bec…
https://www.carscoops.com/2026/04/georgia-cyclists-road-rage…
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— On Thursday, a driver struck two cyclists on Sugar Pike Road after passing a group of ten riders. The driver, 72-year-old Jerry Wayne Ross of Woodstock, reportedly honked his horn before speeding past…
https://tech-oracle.com/georgia-man-arrested-after-hitting-c…
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“The cyclists, who became tangled up by the bump, collided into the side of Ross’ car and crashed onto the pavement.”
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Multiple web search results corroborate that the cyclists collided with Ross's car after being bumped.
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— Ross allegedly drove his Honda Pilot into the group of cyclists in Cherokee County on April 23, 2026. FOX NEWS. The cyclists, who became tangled up by the bump, collided into the side of Ross’ car and…
https://nypost.com/2026/05/01/us-news/georgia-driver-jerry-r…
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— Ross acknowledged being present, but stated the cyclists were at fault for riding on the road. Fortunately, none of the cyclists sustained serious injuries, and paramedics examined them at the locatio…
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— - A Woodstock man is facing multiple charges after deputies say he struck two cyclists and left the scene Thursday evening in Cherokee County.When questioned, Ross acknowledged the encounter but claim…
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/woodstock-man-charged-after…
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/woodstock-man-charged-after…
“Collins said he sustained road rash on his shoulder, elbow and knee and was treated by paramedics who were called to the scene.”
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The claim specifies that Richard Collins sustained road rash on his shoulder, elbow, and knee and was treated by paramedics. This specific injury detail is only found in the context of the provided web search results, and no other independent sources corroborate the name or specific injuries.
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“He was later examined by an orthopedist and discovered he had suffered a fracture to his lower spine, he told the outlet.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding Richard Collins being examined by an orthopedist and diagnosed with a fracture to his lower spine.
“Both cyclists were treated at the scene for minor injuries.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results confirming that both cyclists were treated at the scene for minor injuries. While some sources mention paramedics examining them, they do not confirm treatment for both cyclists at the scene.
“Ross was found hiding out at a neighbor’s house down the road after officials from the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office spotted damage to his SUV consistent with hitting a bicycle.”
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“The suspected driver told authorities that he had encountered the group of cyclists but denied responsibility, blaming the bikers for the collision, saying the riders had been in the middle of the road, Fox 5 Atlanta reported.”
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“Ross was arrested and charged with two counts of aggravated assault, aggressive driving, hit-and-run and failing to maintain distance, according to jail records viewed by The Post.”
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“He remains behind bars in the Cherokee County Jail with his charges totaling $24,540.”
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