Popular Harley Davidson dealer Don Tilley, 78, dies in single-motorcycle accident in Buncombe County, NC; wife and passenger Robinette Tilley seriously injured
Modified Date:
Sun, 08/31/2014 - 9:43amAccident Date:
Friday, August 29, 2014Don Tilley Killed in Motorcycle Crash, Wife Seriously Injured
Don Tilley, extraordinary builder and tuner of racing Harley-Davidsons and long-time Statesville, North Carolina, Harley dealer, was killed Friday in a single-bike accident on the Blue Ridge Parkway. His wife Robinette, with him on the bike, was seriously injured.
Owner of popular NC Harley Davidson stores dies in motorcycle accident
WLOS-TV reported that 78-year-old Don Tilley died in the crash near Mile Post 394 on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Buncombe County.
Don Tilley owned Tilley Harley-Davidson in Statesville and Salisbury.
Tilley Harley-Davidson Facebook's book posted: “We ask everyone keep the entire Tilley family in their thoughts and prayers. We thank you for your love and condolences and appreciate the many years of loyalty to the Tilley Harley-Davidson Family.”
NASCAR driver Kyle Petty posted on Twitter, “God Speed, [Don Tilley]. Don taught me how to ride long distance, love Harleys & most importantly how to be a friend.”
Type: Motorcycle Accident
People Involved:
Don Tilley
Robinette Tilley
Roadway:
Mile Post 394 on Blue Ridge ParkwayCity:
Asheville, NCCounty:
Buncombe County, NC
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