Fatal crash report

Fatal crash in Gastonia, Gaston County, North Carolina

July 16, 2023 · FARS case 2023-370721

Location as recorded in the police report (35.2628, -81.1527). It may be approximate.
Deaths
1
Vehicles
2
People involved
2
Time
17:35
Sunday

Location and conditions

Road
SR-279 N NEW HOPE RD
Cross road
FRANKLIN BLVD
Route type
State Highway
Area
Urban
Weather
Clear
Lighting
Daylight
Junction
Intersection-Related
Intersection type
Four-Way Intersection
Manner of collision
Other
First harmful event
Motor Vehicle In-Transport

Vehicles and occupants

Vehicle 1: 2006 Suzuki GSX-R750

Motorcycles · 1 death in this vehicle · Speeding-related

  • Driver · Age 25-34 Fatal injury

Vehicle 2: 2017 Jeep Wrangler

SUVs · 0 deaths in this vehicle

  • Driver · Age 16-20 No apparent injury

More about this area

Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). FARS records contain no names. Ages are shown as bands and locations as reported by police.