Judge Keeps One Million Dollar Bond
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A judge kept a one million dollar bond in place Monday for Donald Robert Morris‑Jones, a 76‑year‑old Apex resident accused of crashing into a group of cyclists on Optimist Farm Road. The crash, which occurred Saturday, killed Patrick Turner, 63, of Cary, and injured twenty others. Prosecutors said Morris‑Jones continued driving after striking the cyclists, was found about a half‑mile down the road after hitting a sign, and had slurred speech and swayed while standing. He refused a preliminary breath test. The judge warned that if released, Morris‑Jones would need an electronic monitoring device and could not drive or consume alcohol. The case faces charges of felony death by vehicle, serious injury, hit‑and‑run, DWI, and other traffic offenses.
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- 2026-11-10 — Judge Keeps One Million Dollar Bond
Why it matters
Immediate US impact: Court decision affects local traffic safety enforcement Possible long-term US impact: Potential changes in driver accountability laws Most affected groups: Cyclists and local residents Reader priority: Understanding legal consequences of traffic incidents
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