Friday Motorcycle Crash Results In Fatality - WHKY

Published
June 15, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Hickory, North Carolina
US Hwy 70 SE
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Incident type
Crash, Motorcycle

Summary

Motorcycle Crash Hickory North Carolina in Hickory, North Carolina: A 19‐year‐old rider of a Kawasaki EX500 was traveling east on US Hwy 70 SE near 21st Street Lane SE when the motorcycle struck the rear of a Hyundai Kona in the middle lane shortly after 8 p.m. The rider, Alex Austin, was transported to Catawba Valley Medical Center and later airlifted to Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, where he died on June 13 from his injuries. No charges have been filed as of the article’s publication date.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Alex Austin Driver Fatal

Original reporting

Friday Motorcycle Crash Results In Fatality - WHKY

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