Suspect charged in hit-and-run death of bicyclist in Cullman County

Suspect charged in hit-and-run death of bicyclist in Cullman County

A suspect has been charged in the hit-and-run death of a 19-year-old bicyclist in Cullman County.

Ryan J. Jolly, 36, of Harpersville, is charged with manslaughter and leaving the scene of an accident with death, Alabama State Troopers announced Tuesday.

Jolly arrested about 5:15 p.m. Monday and booked into the Cullman County Jail.

Dakota R. Lamons, a Hanceville father of four, was killed Nov. 9. The crash happened at 6:46 p.m. Thursday on Alabama 91 near Cullman County 501, about eight miles south of Hanceville.

Senior Trooper Brandon Bailey said Lamons was riding a bicycle when he was struck and thrown from his bicycle. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

Bailey said Lamons was struck by Jolly who was driving a Chevrolet Silverado.

A GoFundMe has been set up to help with Lamon’s burial. Donations can be made here.