Teen motorcyclist dies after Hickory crash – WSOC TV

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

Summary

Motorcycle Crash Hickory North Carolina in Hickory, North Carolina: A 19‐year‐old motorcyclist was riding east on Highway 70 in Hickory when his Kawasaki EX500 struck the back of a Hyundai Kona in the middle lane. The crash occurred just after 8 p.m. on Friday. He was taken to a Catawba County hospital and later airlifted to Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center, where he died Saturday from his injuries.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Alex Austin Cyclist Fatal

Original reporting

Teen motorcyclist dies after Hickory crash – WSOC TV

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