The driver accused of hitting a bicyclist on Natchez Trace and then driving off has been released from federal custody.
According to court documents, 58-year-old Marshall Neely, III was given his release on Friday, provided he meet certain conditions, such as:
- Not committing any offense in violation of federal, state or local law while on release
- Advise the court, defense counsel and the U.S. attorney in writing before any change in address and telephone number
- Appear at all proceedings as required and surrender for service of any sentence imposed as directed
- Not discuss the case with any immediate family
Neely was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of reckless aggravated assault, lying to a federal agent, and obstruction of justice.
The wreck happened on July 8 when a bicyclist was hit and injured in Williamson County by the driver of a black Volvo, who was later identified as Neely.
Neely allegedly failed to stop and fled from the scene; however, the crash was captured on a helmet-mounted camera worn by the bicyclist’s cycling partner.
(Watch video above. WARNING: Adult language.)
Neely spoke with NewsChannel 5 following the incident and said he’s “not a bad man.”
“I only knew that I hit him when I got home and I answered the phone and got a death threat,” Neely said. “Since then, I’ve gotten at least 40 death threats.”
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