SCOTTSBORO, Ala. (WAFF) – Investigators are working to find out what led to a lethal bicycle accident involving a Scottsboro dentist.
65-year-old Dr. Wayne Augustus Patterson III died after he was hit by a automobile whereas using his bike Tuesday morning.
WAFF 48 talked to Bart Buchanan, who was an in depth pal to Patterson. He mentioned he’s nonetheless making an attempt to course of the tragedy.
“He beloved using his bike, he beloved working, was a neighborhood dentist right here and all people beloved the man,” mentioned Buchanan.
Buchanan would often journey his bike with Dr. Patterson in Scottsboro through the early morning. Buchanan mentioned he had not too long ago taken a break from the bike group however mentioned Patterson by no means stopped and beloved using.
Patterson labored as a dentist at Valley Dental Implant Heart in Scottsboro.
Round 6:43 a.m., Patterson’s routine bike journey led to tragedy after he was fatally hit by a car; pushed by 26-year-old Zachary Steven Davis on Broad Avenue.
“It was a shock, somebody you’re near and associates with. I used to be pulling up my outdated texts from him earlier. He all the time inspired me to get again on my bicycle. There was a time I bought out of it, and he all the time inspired me to get again on. I texted him earlier this 12 months and mentioned Doc I’ve made up my thoughts; I’ll get again in form. He mentioned I’m going to carry you to it,” mentioned Buchanan.
It’s not but clear how the accident occurred.
Investigators mentioned Dr. Patterson’s dying stays beneath investigation.
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