A gentleman named James William Haines, III was tragically killed on Sunday afternoon when he was hit by a car while riding his motorcycle.  The wreck happened on NC Highway 210 near Island Creek Road when a man driving a Chevrolet car turned in front of Mr. Haines at the intersection of NC 210 and Annabelle Lane.

Mr. Haines was travelling west on NC 210 and apparently could not avoid the car.  Mr. Haines was 46 years old.  Reports indicate that the driver of the car was not injured.  The driver of the car has been charged with misdemeanor death by motor vehicle.

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