Fatal crash backs up traffic for miles on I-77 in Iredell County

MOORESVILLE, N.C. — A fatal crash involving a motorcycle shut down several lanes of traffic Monday afternoon on I-77 North near Exit 31 (Langtree Road) in Mooresville, officials said.

A 2013 Nissan Altima going north lost control, hit the barrier and came to rest facing oncoming traffic, troopers said.

The person behind the wheel drove south into the toll lane to try and turn around, which was when a 2021 KTM motorcycle hit it.

After that, the bike hit a 2016 Nissan Sentra.

The driver of the motorcycle, Arthur Godfrey Beland Jr., 61, of Yadkinville, was ejected from the motorcycle and died at the scene, troopers said.

Traffic was backed up for about 4 or 5 miles at the time when most lanes were closed.

No additional details have been made available.

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