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Motorcyclist killed after colliding with van in Burke County: Highway Patrol

By Doug Coats,

1 day ago

CONNELLY SPRINGS, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A motorcyclist was killed this week in an eastern Burke County collision, state troopers say.

According to the N.C. State Highway Patrol, the incident occurred just after 6 p.m. July 1 on N.C. 18 near Miller Bridge Road. That‘s where a Honda motorcycle was traveling north on Hwy. 18, crossed the center line and collided head-on with a 2019 Chevrolet Express van.

The motorcycle also caught on fire, and its driver was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the van, a Vale man, was not injured.

Troopers say excessive speed was the contributing factor in the collision. During the on-scene investigation, the roadway was closed in the area for approximately three hours.

No charges will be filed in this case.

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