Motorcyclist Killed in Haywood County Accident
The motorcyclist has been identified as Jerry Grady II, 35, of Waynesville, who died in an early morning crash on N.C. 110.
Jerry Grady II, 35, of Waynesville, was killed in a motorcycle crash on N.C. 110 outside Canton in Haywood County on Nov. 9.
How the N.C. 110 Motorcycle Crash Unfolded
Grady was riding north on N.C. 110, traveling from Bethel toward Canton, when the motorcycle struck a guardrail near Plott Drive. He was thrown from the motorcycle. Another driver reported the crash at 7:10 a.m. after seeing him on the side of the road. A Highway Patrol trooper said Grady died of blunt force trauma. Frost on Grady's backpack indicated he may have been there for some time, and the trooper said there was no telling how long.
What the Highway Patrol Is Reviewing
The crash remains under investigation. Troopers have not announced any charges.
Once a crash report is finished, the people involved and their families can usually request a copy from the agency that wrote it.
Candice Bond· Bond LegalFrom an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice. The contributor may not be licensed in your state.Sources
- themountaineer.com, “Man killed in early morning motorcycle crash”
Lost someone in a crash like this?
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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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