Articles Posted in Motorcycle Accidents

Raleigh, NC (November 11, 2020) – Police in Raleigh are investigating after a motorcyclist was killed in an overnight crash on Wednesday. The crash happened around 1:00 a.m. along Interstate 440 near the exit for Lake Boone Trail.

According to officials, the accident involved a black SUV and a motorcycle. There is no word at this time on exactly how the accident took place. Rescue crews transported the motorcyclist to a local hospital following the crash. He was later pronounced dead as a result of injuries sustained in the accident. The driver of the SUV was not injured in the collision. There is no information at this time on the cause of the accident or whether any charges are expected. The roadway remained closed until around 6:00 a.m. before reopening for traffic.

The motorcyclist’s identity has not been released. No further information is available at this time.

Harnett County, NC (November 7, 2020) – A motorcyclist was hurt in a crash that took place in Harnett County on Thursday, November 5th. The crash happened on North Carolina Highway 55 near Oak Grove Church Road.

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol responded to the scene of the accident. According to a report from troopers, the motorcyclist was traveling near the intersection of NC 55 and Oak Grove when a truck drove into its path. The driver of the motorcycle laid down his bike prior to being hit by the truck.

Emergency medical crews arrived on the scene to provide treatment. The motorcyclist was taken to a local hospital for treatment of serious injuries while the truck driver was not injured in the crash. There is no information at this time on whether any charges are expected to be filed in connection with the accident. Troopers have not identified those involved.

Charlotte, NC (November 2, 2020) – A motorcycle officer in Charlotte was hurt in a crash that took place on Monday afternoon. The crash happened around 3:25 p.m on Woodlawn Avenue near South Tryon Street.

According to a report, the officer was part of a motorcade that was escorting Melania Trump when the crash took place. The officer’s motorcycle crashed into another vehicle. At this time, there is no word on the cause of the accident. The injured officer was transported to a local hospital by ambulance for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. There is no information on whether the driver of the other vehicle was injured. The crash did not affect traffic in the area.

The officer was reported to be a member of the Huntersville Police Department. An investigation into the accident is ongoing at this time. There is no additional information available.

Boiling Spring Lakes, NC (October 28, 2020) – A 25-year-old woman was killed in a motorcycle crash that took place in Boiling Spring Lakes on Monday, October 26^th. The accident was first reported just before midnight in the 800 block of Fifty Lakes Drive.

According to Boiling Spring Lakes Police Chief Greg Jordan, 25-year-old Kendra Connelly was a passenger on a motorcycle that was being operated by Nicholas Vernon. Vernon lost control of the bike and ran off of the roadway. The motorcycle crashed into a sign and then ran over a brick wall and into a culvert.

Following the crash, Vernon was taken to New Hanover Regional Medical Center with unknown injuries. Connelly suffered critical injuries and was later pronounced dead as a result of the injuries she sustained. There is no word on what caused the motorcycle to leave the roadway.

Charlotte, NC (October 25, 2020) – A motorcyclist was killed in a crash that took place in west Charlotte on Saturday, October 24th. The crash was reported around 4:00 p.m. on Freedom Drive, near the intersection with Pacific Street.

There are few details regarding the cause of the accident at this time. Police responded to the scene shortly after the crash occurred. When officers arrived, they located the injured motorcyclist in the roadway. He was later pronounced deceased as a result of his injuries. The motorcyclist’s identity has not been released. Officers say that the motorcycle collided with a vehicle. No additional injuries were reported as a result of the crash. Drivers were advised to avoid the scene and to find alternate routes of travel if possible. Police remained at the crash site for several hours clearing away the wreckage and conducting an investigation into the crash.

Raleigh, NC (October 24, 2020) – Police in Raleigh responded to the scene of a deadly motorcycle crash in the 1800 block of South Saunders Street on Friday, October 23rd. The crash occurred just before 11:00 p.m. near the entrance to Interstate 40.

There are few details regarding the crash or its cause at this time. When rescue crews arrived, they found the injured motorcyclist lying in the roadway. The motorcyclist, whose identity has not been released at this time, was later pronounced dead from their injuries. The crash caused the southbound lanes to be closed down while officials worked at the scene. There is no information on whether anyone else was hurt as a result of the accident. Motorists were advised to use caution when traveling in the area.

The Raleigh Police Department is still investigating the accident and no further details are available at this time.

Greensboro, NC (October 17, 2020) – A 34-year-old motorcyclist died in a crash that took place in Greensboro early Saturday morning. The incident happened on Burlington Road near the intersection with Aunt Mary Avenue.

The Greensboro Police Department responded to the crash scene. According to officers, Kenneth Swann was riding a 2015 Harley Davidson motorcycle on Burlington Road when he collided with a 2013 Volvo SUV. Swann suffered critical injuries and rescue crews pronounced him dead at the crash scene. There is no information on whether anyone in the SUV was injured. Police have released few details on the exact cause of the accident.

The road was closed following the crash and motorists were advised to find alternate routes of travel. There is no word on whether any charges are expected to be filed at this time. An investigation into the crash is underway.

Raleigh, NC (October 17, 2020) – Police in Raleigh are investigating after a crash between a car and a moped took place on Friday, October 16th. The crash was reported just before 11:00 p.m. at the intersection of Skycrest Drive and Tarwick Road.

Officers and rescue crews responded to the scene. According to initial reports, a moped and a vehicle collided at the intersection. The car was turning from Tarwick onto Skycrest when the collision took place. The moped driver suffered serious, life-threatening injuries as a result of the collision and was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. The driver of the vehicle was not injured in the crash. The moped driver has not been identified at this time.

There is no word on whether any charges are expected to be filed and police are still looking into the crash. No further details are available at this time.