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Motorcyclist from Hickory killed in multi-vehicle crash in Burke County: NCSHP

By Logan Jennes,

7 hours ago

BURKE COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – Possible charges are pending following a deadly accident Monday night that involved a Jeep and motorcycle, NC State Highway Patrol said.

The crash occurred around 7:20 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9, on Foxridge Drive near Ledfrord Avenue. Troopers said a 2008 Jeep Compass traveling south on along Foxridge Drive entered the path of a 2013 Kawasaki motorcycle, operated by Stanley Paige, 65, of Hickory, who was traveling north.

Highway Patrol said following the accident, Paige was rushed to Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory where he died from his injuries. Troopers said he was not wearing a helmet.

Excessive speed and alcohol are suspected contributing circumstances, Highway Patrol said.

The driver of the Jeep was not injured in the crash. During the on-scene investigation, the area was closed for about three hours. Possible charges are pending, Highway Patrol said.

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JEN06

30m ago

THESE MOTORCYCLES ARE A DEATH SENTENCESOME RIDERS ARE SO RUDE ..AND CARLESS GOING THRU TRAFFIC ABOUT HIT THE SIDE OF MY CAR ..IF I DIDNT SWERVED LEFT ..HE WOULD HAVE HIT ME .. I HATE THAT THIS MAN DIED BUT I HATE MOTORCYLCLE AND SOME RIDERS THEY HAVE NO RESPECT FOR OTHER DRIVERS ..

Jerri

2h ago

I was wondering the same thing. My thoughts and prayers are with the family of the man that died.

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