Motorcyclist killed in I-85 crash near China Grove
The investigation shut down the northbound lanes for more than two-and-a-half hours.
CHINA GROVE, N.C. (WBTV) – The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash on Interstate 85 near China Grove that had the northbound lanes closed for several hours overnight.
According to troopers, the crash involved a motorcycle and the driver of the motorcycle was killed. A flatbed wrecker was seen pulling off with the motorcycle on the back.
The driver of the motorcycle has now been identified as Tyler Ray Bost, 27, according to the Highway Patrol. Troopers said Bost was traveling at a high rate of speed when he struck an Acura MDX.
The crash happened around 9:30 p.m. Monday on I-85 North, near Lentz Road.
The investigation shut down the northbound lanes for more than two-and-a-half hours, causing traffic to be backed up for miles.
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