ALEXANDER COUNTY, N.C. — A tragic accident occurred on Friday around 5:40 p.m. at the intersection of NC 16 and Millersville Road, leading to the death of a motorcyclist, according to law enforcement officials.
The incident involved a 2007 Harley Davidson motorcycle and a 2007 Audi A4. The motorcyclist, 35-year-old Samuel Jarrett Killian from Taylorsville, was attempting to make a left turn onto Millersville Road when he collided with the northbound Audi.
Troopers reported that Killian was ejected from his motorcycle and unfortunately did not survive his injuries at the scene.
Additionally, a passenger on the motorcycle was also thrown off and was airlifted to a hospital in critical condition.
The 18-year-old Audi driver, who is also from Taylorsville, did not sustain any injuries in the accident.
Preliminary investigations by the NC State Highway Patrol indicated that neither speed nor impairment was a factor in the accident.
Consequently, no charges will be brought forth.
During the investigation, the roadway remained closed for about two hours.
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