HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. — A motorcyclist was killed in a wreck Saturday night, Huntersville Police said.
The crash happened shortly before 8 p.m. near Sam Furr Road at Kenton Drive. The area was closed during the investigation.
According to police, the crash involved a motorcycle and a sedan. The driver of the motorcycle, Anthony Robert Lempp of Cornelius, died at the scene.
Huntersville Police say the crash is still under investigation, but added that “preliminary data indicates speed may have been a contributing factor.”
🚨🚨🚨🚨TRAFFIC ALERT 🚨🚨🚨🚨
— Huntersville Police (@HPDNC) August 28, 2022
Sam Furr Rd, at Kenton Dr, is closed as we investigate a serious collision involving a motorcycle. Please watch for officers directing traffic. Birkdale Commons to Babe Stillwell Farm Rd will be the alternate route. #TrafficAlert #HuntersvillePD
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