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A deadly crash involving a motorcycle was reported Thursday in Hickory.
The wreck shut down two lanes of traffic along Highway 70 in southeast Hickory, police said.
The rider of the 2002 Harley-Davidson, Kevin Wayne Letterman, 51, of Newton, died after it collided with a 2008 Nissan near the intersection of 21st Street Drive Southeast, police said.
Breaking Catawba County- police in Hickory are the scene of a deadly crash involving a car and motorcycle. It happened along highway 70 at the intersection of 21st Street Drive SE. Traffic is down to one lane in each direction. Watch channel 9 for updates. pic.twitter.com/96bMnk7J2e
— Dave Faherty (@FahertyWSOC9) September 22, 2022
The 84-year-old driver of the Nissan was treated at a hospital and released.
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
No charges have been filed as of Friday.
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