Monday, March 20, 2023

Wilmington man killed after striking side of van in dirt bike accident

The Wilmington Police Department reported a man was killed after crashing into a van on his motorcycle (Port City Daily/Michael Praats)
The Wilmington Police Department reported a man was killed after crashing into a van on his motorcycle (Port City Daily/Michael Praats)

WILMINGTON — A dirt bike accident on Princess Place Drive left one man dead after he struck the side of a van according to the Wilmington Police Department — he was not wearing a helmet.

“The crash happened yesterday around 6:00 pm in the 3000 block of Princess Place Dr. Witnesses say 23-year-old, Raykwon Reid was traveling north on N. 30th Street when he tried to avoid a van that was completing a left turn traveling east on Princess Place Dr., Wilmington Police Department spokeswoman Linda Thompson said.

“Reid sustained serious injuries and was transported to the hospital where he passed away a short time later. No charges have been filed at this time. The investigation is on-going,” Thompson concluded.


 

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