**Teen Arrested in Fatal Hit-and-Run of Bicyclist Shared on Social Media: “I Thought It Was a TikTok Challenge!”**
In a shocking turn of events that has left the internet both horrified and slightly amused, a local teen, 17-year-old Chad “The Speedster” Thompson, was arrested this week after allegedly hitting a bicyclist and then posting about it on social media. Witnesses report that Chad, who was reportedly trying to film a TikTok video titled “Extreme Biking vs. Extreme Driving,” mistook the cyclist for a “really committed stunt double.”
“I thought it was just a prank!” Chad exclaimed in a statement to the police, while simultaneously trying to go viral on Instagram. “I mean, have you seen those videos? People do crazier things for likes! I was just trying to get my followers to 1,000 before my birthday!”
The incident occurred when Chad, who was driving his mom’s minivan (which he affectionately calls “The Beast”), allegedly swerved to avoid a squirrel and ended up colliding with 42-year-old Gary “The Pedal Pusher” Johnson, who was simply trying to enjoy a leisurely ride. “I didn’t even see it coming,” Gary said, still recovering from the shock. “One minute I was pedaling, and the next I was part of a viral sensation. I guess I should’ve worn my helmet.”
Chad’s friends have rallied behind him, claiming he was just “misunderstood.” “He’s a good kid,” said his best friend, Kyle “The Conspiracy Theorist” Smith. “He just wanted to be famous! Who hasn’t accidentally hit a cyclist while trying to film a TikTok? It’s basically a rite of passage!”
As the story continues to unfold, local authorities are urging teens to think twice before attempting to turn their driving mishaps into social media gold. “We’re not saying don’t film your life,” said Officer Linda “The Realist” Thompson. “But maybe stick to something less dangerous, like filming your cat falling off the couch.”
In the meantime, Chad has been released on bail and is reportedly working on a new TikTok series titled “How to Avoid Hitting Bicyclists: A Guide to Safe Driving.” Stay tuned, folks!
