Released. A Boone man has died. Following an accident involving a four-wheeler this morning, the North Carolina Highway Patrol announced the fatal crash occurred on Briarwood Lane in Watauga County, near Big Hill Road. The four-wheeler was traveling westbound when it struck a deer on the roadway, causing the driver, Carl Scott Norris, 38, to lose control and overturn his vehicle. He died at the scene from his injuries.
A 38-year-old quad bike driver was killed after striking a deer in Watauga County, according to the Highway Patrol.
North Carolina Highway Patrol troopers say a man died after the quad bike he was riding collided with a deer. Troopers responded to Briarwood Lane near Big Hill Road around 11 p.m. Saturday. Investigators say a Suzuki quad bike was traveling westbound when it struck a deer in the roadway. The collision caused the driver to lose control and roll over. TOP STORIES Winston-Salem Police Investigate Car Break-In at The Pines at Besabara Apartment Complex 10-Year-Old Girl Thrown from Vehicle, Seven Injured in Franklin County Accident, Highway Patrol Says Greensboro Man Charged with Multiple Sexual Assault Charges in 2020 Click here for the latest news stories Carl Scott Norris, 38, was thrown from his quad bike and died from his injuries at the scene. Authorities said Norris was not wearing a helmet. An initial investigation indicates that speed and alcohol were not factors in the crash. WATCH: NOWCAST Streaming NewscastNavigate: Home | Weather | Watch NOWCAST TV | Local News | National | Your Favorites | Trending StoriesDownload the WXII App HERE to stay up to date with the latest news and weather.
North Carolina Highway Patrol troopers say a man was killed after the bike he was riding struck a deer.
At approximately 11pm on Saturday, officers were dispatched to Briarwood Lane, near Big Hill Road. Investigators say a Suzuki quad bike was travelling westbound when it struck a deer in the roadway. The collision caused the driver to lose control and roll over.
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Carl Scott Norris, 38, was thrown from the quad bike and died at the scene from his injuries. Authorities said Norris was not wearing a helmet.
Briarwood Lane was closed to traffic in the area for approximately two hours while the scene was investigated. Initial investigation indicates speed and alcohol were not factors in the collision.
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