A fatal accident occurred on the Blue Ridge Parkway near milepost 7 on Saturday, June 21, 2025. The National Park Service (NPS) reported that the incident, involving a bicyclist and a car, happened at approximately 11:50 a.m. The park’s dispatchers were alerted to the accident at that time.
The NPS has not released further details about the accident. It is not yet clear what caused the collision or whether any other parties were involved. The identities of the individuals involved have not been disclosed.
The incident is currently under investigation. The NPS is working closely with local authorities to determine the circumstances surrounding the accident. More information is expected to be released as the investigation progresses.