A motorcyclist named Nicholas Jones was seriously injured on Sunday afternoon in an accident on Buffalo Shoals Road in Statesville, North Carolina.  The accident happened when a Nissan Altima was turning left from Buffalo Shoals Road onto Poppy Lane and apparently crossed the path of Mr. Jones on his motorcycle.

NC State Highway Patrol officers apparently indicate that the driver of the Nissan was not at fault because there is a slight dip in the road which made it difficult to see Mr. Jones as he approached on his motorcycle.  There is also the suggestion that Mr. Jones was traveling at a high rate of speed.  However, if there is a dip in the road, the turning vehicle should be even more concerned about on-coming vehicles such as Mr. Jones’ motorcycle before turning and the Nissan may have had the last clear chance to avoid this wreck.

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