CATAWBA COUNTY, N.C. — One man is facing charges after he was involved in a crash that left the passenger of his motorcycle dead.
According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol (SHP), the crash occurred on Tuesday around 4:40 p.m.
Investigators say a Harley-Davidson motorcycle was traveling northbound on Kale Road in northeast Catawba County before crossing the centerline and sideswiping a 2011 Honda CR-V.
The driver and passenger of the motorcycle were ejected during the crash. Jaquelin York, 36, the passenger, was transported to a hospital in Winston-Salem for treatment where she was later pronounced dead. The driver of the motorcycle, Tony Travis, 43, suffered non-life threatening injuries.
Both occupants of the Honda were uninjured.
The crash caused Kale Road to be closed for nearly three hours.
SHP says alcohol is suspected to be a contributing factor in the crash. Travis has been charged with driving while impaired and more charges are pending from the Catawba County District Attorney's Office.
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