A terrible and tragic motorcycle accident on Friday morning has claimed the life of motorcyclist Donald Summerlin.

The accident happened at around 11:30 Friday morning and apparently occurred when a man drove his 2014 Hyundai car into Mr. Summerlin’s path at the intersection of U.S. 17 and NC Highway 172.  As a result, the car hit the motorcycle operated by Mr. Summerlin.  Mr. Summerlin was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the car has been charged with misdemeanor death by motor vehicle, failure to yield, and driving with a revoked license.

Mr. Summerlin was apparently riding his beloved Harley Davidson soft-tail when the wreck happened.

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