A serious motorcycle accident on Highway 17 near Shallotte on Friday afternoon has claimed the life of motorcyclist Melvin Hines.

The accident apparently happened when traffic had slowed to stop and Mr. Hines applied his brakes and then slid off the road.  A passenger on Mr. Hines motorcycle survived the wreck but was injured and taken to the hospital.

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