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Motorcyclist killed in Raleigh wreck


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Durant Road wreck
Durant Road wreck

A 21-year-old motorcyclist died in a wreck with a Jeep on Durant Road late Thursday afternoon, police said.

Matthew Blake Salyer, of Raleigh, was driving a 2007 Honda motorcycle at an excessive speed down Durant Road shortly before 4:30 p.m., according to the wreck report. Salyer's motorcycle slammed into a 2003 Jeep driven by William Johnston, 61, of Raleigh, as he was turning left turn onto Raven Ridge Road.

Salyer died of his injuries, police said.

Salyer was "driving at an excessive speed," the wreck report said. His motorcycle was going at 75 mph, and the Jeep at 25 mph at the time of impact. The posted speed limit on that stretch of Durant Road is 45 mph.

Police have not filed any charges.

Durant Road was closed for a while after the wreck.

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How would you people feel if Matt's family and friends got on here and read these disrespectful comments? they are going through enough grief right now and for people to get on here and just talk negatively about their brother that they are greiving right now is absolutley appalling, no matter whose fault you may think it to be you should keep your opinions to yourself. If you're gonna comment on this page leave your sympathy for this family not how much you think the person they lost brought this on themselves or deserved or whatever kind of appaling thoughts are going through your mind.

On a lighter note, I never got the chance to meet Matt but his sister was always talking about him to me and her face would light up everytime she did. From the comments i've seen on his facebook page he was an amazing person who will always be remembered, never forgotten, and missed more than words can say. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Matthew Blake Salyer.

I am absolutley appalled at the comments on this website about this article. Seriously people what gives you the right to get on here and make the kind of judgemental comments that you have to this article. It was a lose-lose situation no matter who was at fault, a 21 year old guy lost his life. It's a heartbreaking situation no matter what the cause of death was. I know Matt's sister and I know how close they were, this is devastating to her and their family. She lost a brother, her parents lost a son and all of his friends lost a truely incredible friend who can never be replaced. Granted Matt was going 75 in a 45 mph zone nobody will ever truely know what happened that day except for Matt, the jeep driver and God. Even if you were a witness to this horrific wreck you will never know what was going through the minds of the people involved. I just think it is very disrespectful for people to make these kinds of comments on this article.

May he rest in peace, and may others like him learn from his mistake. Also God bless the poor man who just happened to be the target of the speeding bike and will have to live with this the rest of his life. Sad all around - why do people have to speed all the time - you will never get there any faster. Slow down and live. That kid was too young to die, especially over such a stupid stunt.

A biker brother has gone for a better ride. God bless him.

Hey, car drivers watch out for motorcycles when you drive.

I was good friends with Matt. Ive known him for a while now. Yes he was young and on a bike. But you got to remember he is someones son, someones brother and a bunch of peoples friends. Dont worry about the blame factor. Its not yours to cast. Just use this section for leaving your prayers and sorrows. He was a good man and will be greatly missed. Matt, keep an eye on us all. We will miss you and never forget you. Love you man.

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