The Bicyclist Safety Act has been signed by the governor, and will take effect July 1.

Roanoke Artist Killed in Cycling Crash

Rueben Williams was a talented young artist from Roanoke, tragically killed this Tuesday while riding his bike home from work. This video tells the story, with additional commentary by our own Barbara Duerk:


Please see the accompanying page at WDBJ, with additional video and photos; and especially the Roanoke Times article that tells more of Williams’ story. Note that he was featured for his art while he was still in high school — on WDBJ, and by the Roanoke Times.

An unfinished life indeed.

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