Dirt-bike rider Austin Lee Hare, 21, killed in collision with commercial truck on U.S. Highway 70 in Princeton, North Carolina

Modified Date: 
Fri, 06/09/2023 - 1:45pm
Accident Date: 
Thursday, April 20, 2023

Deadly tractor-trailer crash shuts down part of US-70

The driver of the 18-wheeler lost control when the person riding the dirt bike tried to cut in front of the trailer.

Dirt bike rider killed after riding in front of fuel tanker in Johnston County

The North Carolina Highway Patrol responded at 10 p.m. to the crash at the intersection of U.S. Highway 70 and U.S. 70 Alternate in Johnston County, just west of Princeton.

21 Year-Old Man Dies In Traffic Accident

Austin Lee Hare, age 21, was operating a Kawasaki dirt bike without any headlights. He was attempted to travel across US 70 when he pulled into the path of a fuel tanker.

People Involved: 
Austin Lee Hare
Roadway: 
U.S. Highway 70