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Rockingham, North Carolina Dragway Accident Causes Two Deaths

Two gentlemen riding on a motorcycle early Friday morning at the Rockingham dragway were killed in a terrible wreck.

The wreck apparently happened near the start/finish line at the popular dragway.  Two motorcyclists, Michael Roberts and Thomas Lipka, were apaprently riding on the same motorcycle when the accident occurred.  Unfortunately, neither gentlemen survived the wreck.

Police are still investigating the details of the accident.

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Hope Mills Motorcyclist Killed When Woman Turns Into His Path

A terrible wreck in Cumberland County, North Carolina on Saturday has claimed the life of a Hope Mills motorcyclist and seriously injured his wife who was a passenger.

The wreck apparently happened when a woman was making a left turn onto U.S. 301.  the woman hit a gentleman named Daniel Alward from Hope Mills, North Carolina who was riding a motorcycle with his wife Amanda Alward as a passenger.  Tragically, Mr. Alward was killed in the wreck and his wife was seriously injured.  The driver of the car faces several charges including misdemeanor death by motor vehicle.

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Woman Arrested After Hitting Fayetteville Motorcyclist And Fleeing Scene

On Wednesday night in Fayetteville, North Carolina, a motorcyclist was injured after a woman pulled into the path of the motorcyclist on Hope Mills Road.

The motorcyclist, Justin Black, was thrown over the handlebars due to the impact.  Mr. Black was treated for injuries at Cape Fear Valley Hospital.

The other driver, Tara Bruggeman, fled the scene of the wreck but was later caught by police.  She has been charged with several crimes including hit-and-run and driving with no operator’s license.

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This wreck is another terrifying example of a automobile driver not seeing a motorcyclist on the road.  Fortunately, it sounds like the motorcyclist will recover form his serious injuries.  However, he certainly is entitled to fair compensation for injuries suffered in the crash.  Hopefully, the driver of the SUV will have insurance for this wreck. 

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Jacksonville, North Carolina Moped Rider Killed When Struck From Behind

On Sunday night a Jacksonville, North Carolina man riding his moped was killed after being struck form behind on Highway 17.

The moped rider, Dean Thomas, Jordan, was rear-ended around 10:30 p.m. and died after being ejected form the moped. The driver of the other vehicle has been charged with Misdemeanor Death By Motor Vehicle.

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With the warmer summer months upon us, unfortaunte and terrible wrecks like this will continue to happen unless drivers start paying more attention to bicyclists, moped riders and motorcyclists.  Hopefully, the driver of the car will be treated accordingly under the laws of North Carolina for hitting a moped that had the legal right to be on the road.

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New Bern, North Carolina Motorcyclist Wrecked by Car That Fled Scene

On Sunday in New Bern a motorcyclist was seriously injured when a car pulled into the motorcyclist’s path on N.C. 55.

The motorcyclist, Robert Venneri, was airlifted to Vidant Medical Center for treatment of his injuries.  Police are still looking for the car that caused the wreck.  The car is a gold-colored 2004 Ford Taurus with license tag YRT 5220.

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This type of wreck is among the most frequent for motorcyclists in North Carolina.  Driver’s simply do not enough attention to motorcycles and serious injuries are often the result.  Hopefully the police will catch the other driver.  In the meantime, the motorcyclist should try to contact his insurance company and any insurance company for any vehicles at his household.  Under North Carolina law, someone injured by a vehicle where the owner or operator cannot be determined must give their own insurance company notice of the wreck with a reasonable time of the wreck.  In cases such as this, the victim’s insurance coverage may be able to provide coverage for the wreck and resulting injuries.

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Greenville, North Carolina Motorcycle Wreck Sends Two To Hospital

A wreck on Sunday in Greenville, North Carolina has sent two drivers to Vidant Medical Center including the driver of a motorcycle.

The wreck apparently happened on Greenville Boulevard and resulted in the road being closed between 14th Street and Elm Street.

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Lumberton, North Carolina Motorcyclist Killed After Car Turns Into Biker's Path

A Lumberton, North Carolina motorcyclist was killed on Tuesday after a car turned into the path of the biker.

The wreck happened on Alamac Road around 6:48 p.m. about two miles south of Lumberton.  Tragically, motorcyle driver Ms. Krystle R. Lowery was killed in the wreck.

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This type of motorcycle wreck is unfortunately very common as many car drivers do not pay enough attention to motorcyclists.  In a case such as this, the family of the motorcyclist may have several ways to recover compensation for this terrible loss.  First, there may be coverage called “Medical Payments” coverage which may provide some financial support for funeral expenses.  The family of the motorcyclist should review any insurance policies for any automobiles or motorcycles insured at the residence of the motorcyclist to see if this coverage exists.  Additionally, there may be coverage called Underinsured Motorist insurance on these same policies that might apply to this wreck.  If you or a family member has any questions about what insurance might apply to a North Carolina motorcycle wreck, please don’t hesitate to contact us for a free consultation.

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Georgia Motorcyclist Hit By Truck Near Franklin, North Carolina

A serious truck versus motorcycle accident happened recently in the North Carolina mountains near the Town of Franklin, North Carolina in Macon County. 

The wreck apparently happened Wednesday morning when a truck turned in front of a motorcycle driven by Charles Taylor of Nicholson, Georgia.  As a result of the accident, Mr. Taylor was taken by helicopter to Mission Hospital.  The accident happened on U.S. 441.

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Statesville, North Carolina Motorcyclist Injured When Rear-Ended

A motorcyclist in Statesville, North Carolina was seriously injured when he was rear-ended by a pick-up truck on Garner Bagnal Boulevard near I-77.

The motorcyclist, Jerry Boger, was stopped and waiting to turn left into a Waffle House parking lot when he was rear-ended.  Mr. Boger was ultimately airlifted to Carolinas Medical Center for treatment of his injuries.  Charges are pending against the driver of the other vehicle.

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Winston-Salem, North Carolina Motorcyclist Killed When Tractor Trailer Cuts In Front Of Him

A terrible wreck on Saturday in Winston-Salem, North Carolina has resulted in the death of a motorcyclist.

The wreck apparently happened when a tractor-trailer rig on Reynolda Road turned in front of a motorcycle driven by Mr. Daniel Lee Eastmen of Winston-Salem.  As a result, Mr. Eastmen was killed when he struck the rear of the tractor-trailer. 

This accident is under investigation but police have commented that the motorcycle was going too fast when the collision occurred.  Nonetheless, that should not necessarily absolve the tractor-trailer of responsibility in this wreck particularly if the tractor-trailer could have seen the motorcycle and still chose to turn into his path. 

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