Motorcyclist Killed in Morganton Accident
The motorcyclist has been identified as Rodney Dale Reese, 36, of Granite Falls, who died in a crash on NC 18 near Zero Mull Road.
Candice BondRodney Dale Reese, 36, of Granite Falls, was killed in a motorcycle crash on NC 18 near Zero Mull Road in Morganton on November 3, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.
How the NC 18 Motorcycle Crash Unfolded
Troopers responded to the road shortly before 4 p.m. The State Highway Patrol said Reese was riding a Kawasaki motorcycle north on NC 18 while Burke County Sheriff's Office deputies pursued him. Troopers said the motorcycle hit a 2011 Dodge Ram pickup from behind near the dump site. Reese was thrown from the motorcycle and died from his injuries at the scene. The Dodge's driver was uninjured.
What the State Highway Patrol Is Handling
The State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation into the collision. No charges have been announced. NC 18 was shut down for a time after the crash.
People often hear very little from investigators in the first days after a crash. That quiet is normal while evidence is gathered, and it does not mean the case has stalled.
From an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice.Lost someone in a crash like this?
Here is what families in North Carolina usually need, in the order it comes up.
Death certificates. The funeral home or the family can order them, and banks and insurers each usually want a copy.
Crash report. The crash report is usually ready a few weeks after the crash, and you can still get it later.
Funeral costs. Every state has a victim fund that pays funeral costs after some crashes, and the fund decides who qualifies.
Survivor payments. If the person who died had worked, their spouse or children may get monthly Social Security payments. Applying early matters.
Insurance offer. You can turn down the insurer's first offer and ask for more.
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