24-Year-Old Marine Dies In Johnston County Motorcycle Accident
BENSON, N.C. — A 24-year-old Four Oaks man was killed Saturday afternoon in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash in southern Johnston County.
According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 5 p.m. on Wood’s Crossroads Road in the Meadow community.
Troopers said Tyler Shepard was traveling east on a 2020 Ducati motorcycle when he lost control while navigating a curve. The motorcycle ran off the right side of the road, overturned, and struck a mailbox. Shepard was ejected and died at the scene.
Investigators said speed is believed to have been a contributing factor. Alcohol and drugs are not suspected.
The North Carolina Medical Examiner’s Office responded to the scene and is assisting with the investigation.
Family members said Shepard was a U.S. Marine stationed at Camp Lejeune and was traveling home for the weekend.
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This one hit! Definitely praying for the family 🙏🏾🖤
Why because a Harley stays broke down
I hate reading stories like this. Such a preventable tragedy, motorcycles are so dangerous. Prayers to his family.