On Monday, a motorcyclist tragically became the second road fatality in the county within a span of three days.
James Dicicco, 57, from Evergreen, lost control while navigating a curve on Princess Ann Road, according to Sgt. K. McVicker. His motorcycle veered off the roadway, resulting in Dicicco being ejected from his 2013 Harley Davidson.
The accident took place in clear view of a graveside service at Macedonia Church just before 2:30 p.m.
Sgt. McVicker reported that this year has seen a total of 29 traffic fatalities in Columbus and Bladen counties. Last year at this time, the death toll from traffic accidents in both counties stood at 30.
The prior fatal incident occurred on Friday (Dec. 13), when former policeman Clay Hagood, who served in Whiteville and Tabor City, was killed in a head-on collision near Hallsboro.
