Hickory Police Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash

Published
June 15, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Hickory, North Carolina
US Hwy 70 SE near 21st Street Lane SE
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Incident type
Motorcycle, Crash

Summary

Motorcycle Crash Hickory North Carolina in Hickory, North Carolina: A 19‐year‐old rider of a Kawasaki EX500 was killed when his motorcycle struck the rear of a Hyundai Kona on US Hwy 70 SE near 21st Street Lane SE in Hickory, North Carolina, at about 8:12 p.m. The victim died the following day after being airlifted to Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Alex Austin Driver Fatal

Original reporting

Hickory Police Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash

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