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Posted: January 20

Three injured in Moore Co. motorcycle wreck

Robbins, N.C. — Three people were injured Sunday afternoon in a wreck involving a car and two motorcycles near Robbins in Moore County.

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol said the wreck happened around 4:30 p.m. at River and Tommy roads after the car's driver turned in front of the motorcycles, causing them to strike the car.

The motorcyclists, as well as the driver were injured. One person was airlifted to an area hospital. The extent of their injuries was unclear Sunday night.

Troopers said the glare from the sunlight was a factor in the wreck.

It's unclear whether any charges were filed.

Web Editor: Kelly Gardner

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@wynnediii, yes, motorcycles and cars must obey the laws...speedlimits and full stops at stop signs. Both cars and motorcycles speed, often in "extreme excess" of speed limits...many times. Every day, actually.

This accident is about what happened between these 3 vehicles, not some unknown guys last year on fast bikes or in a Corvettes, riding by your house.

JustOneGodLessThanU
January 22, 2013 11:45 a.m.

I live near that road and I have seen motorcyclist driving in extreme excesses of the speed limit many times. It would not suprise me if speed was not the main factor.

wynnediii
January 21, 2013 5:05 p.m.

Rain can be a factor but no excuse - adjust your driving according to the conditions! Simple!

Hatchcover
January 21, 2013 4:57 p.m.

You have to adjust your driving according to the conditions - Sunlight in your eyes, slow down! The conditions apparently did have an affect - all drivers must adjust to those conditions!

Hatchcover
January 21, 2013 4:54 p.m.

Used to love riding my sportster and heading up to the mountains or down to the beach... but those days are over. With the way drivers are irresponsible on the road now, it simply took the fun out of riding for me. How can anyone see a motorcycle when all they see are text messages on their cell phone going down the road? Teenage girls are the worst, and really have no business even being on the road driving. When you're on the road yapping back and forth and texting about the latest hottest guy at school, it make for a deadly combination for the motorcyclist. In fact, teenages in general should not be issued a license until they're 21. And that goes for motorcyclist too. The under 21 class don't "get it" anyway.