Motorcyclist killed in crash on I-40 in Raleigh near Jones Sausage Road
One person was killed Sunday afternoon in a motorcycle crash on Interstate 40 near Exit 303 for Jones Sausage Road.
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The crash occurred around 2:15 p.m., closing the westbound lanes of I-40 for more than an hour.
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol said a motorcyclist rear-ended a passenger car. The motorcyclist was ejected from his bike.
Then, officials said, a second motorcyclist ran over the first motorcyclist and lost control. He was also ejected but suffered minor injuries.
Both drivers were transported to WakeMed. The first motorcyclist, a male in his 50s, died from his injuries.
The crash is under investigation. No charges were pending Monday morning.
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