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Man killed in Johnston County motorcycle crash

According to authorities, the 2016 BMW motorcycle struck a fire hydrant and the cyclist was ejected into the woods. Officials say 37-year-old Drew Veeneman died at the scene.

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Motorcyclist killed in Johnston County
ANGIER, N.C. — A man was killed early Sunday in a motorcycle crash in Johnston County.

Around 1:45 a.m., officials with the State Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash involving one motorcycle near 6458 Old Fairground Road.

Motorcyclist killed in Johnston County

According to authorities, the 2016 BMW motorcycle struck a fire hydrant and the cyclist was ejected into the woods. Officials say 37-year-old Drew Veeneman died at the scene.

According to officials, speed may have contributed to the crash, but alcohol was not involved.

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