Carroll deputy not charged in fatal wreck with biker

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Prosecutors concluded that a Carroll County sheriff?s deputy who struck and killed a cyclist last month with his cruiser should not face charges, police said Tuesday.

“There were several contributing factors [to the Sept. 19 wreck],” said Capt. Randy Barnes, a Westminster police spokesman. “[Cyclist Mario Garcia-Salgado] was wearing dark clothing, there was no lighting [or reflective gear] on his bicycle, which is required [for night riding], and that particular area was poorly lit.”

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