Motorcyclist Dies in Head-On Collision on U.S. 258
A motorcyclist died in a head-on collision with a pickup truck on U.S. 258 in Jones County, North Carolina. Troopers reported the motorcyclist crossed the centerline before crashing into the oncoming truck. The pickup driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Greenville New Bern Washington, NC, October 5, 2026 — A fatal head-on collision occurred on U.S. 258 in Jones County, North Carolina, resulting in the death of a motorcyclist. State Highway Patrol troopers responded to the scene and reported that the collision involved a motorcycle and a pickup truck.
According to preliminary reports from the troopers, the motorcyclist crossed the centerline of the roadway prior to colliding with the oncoming pickup truck. The exact date and time of the incident were not immediately available.
The driver of the pickup truck sustained injuries that were described as non-life-threatening. Emergency medical services attended to the injured driver at the scene. The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. The identity of the motorcyclist has not been released pending notification of next of kin. Details regarding the make and model of the vehicles involved were not provided.
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision. Further details, including the final determination of the crash’s cause and any potential contributing factors beyond the initial report of crossing the centerline, are expected as the investigation progresses. The North Carolina Department of Transportation indicates U.S. 258 is a primary route through Jones County.
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