Motorcyclist Dies After Crash In Johnston County
CLAYTON, N.C. – A 26-year-old Clayton man died Saturday after a motorcycle crash near the entrance to Clemmons Educational State Forest.
According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at approximately 1:26 p.m. on Old U.S. 70 East near Smokey’s Way. Devin Kohr Bobbitt was operating a 2007 Suzuki GSX-1000R motorcycle traveling eastbound at the time.
A witness told troopers Bobbitt attempted to pass a slower-moving vehicle while navigating a curve in a no-passing zone marked by a double yellow line. At the same time, another vehicle was stopped in the westbound lane while turning into the state forest entrance.
Troopers said Bobbitt lost control of the motorcycle, which left the roadway and struck a ditch, ejecting him. The motorcycle continued on, damaging a fence and landscaping at the entrance to the state forest before coming to rest on Smokey’s Way.
Bobbitt was transported to WakeMed in Raleigh, where he later died from his injuries, according to First Sgt. Michael A. Goldsmith of the State Highway Patrol.
Authorities said Bobbitt was wearing a Department of Transportation-approved helmet at the time of the crash. Preliminary findings indicate an improper passing maneuver contributed to the collision.
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People tend to forget that these machines will get you killed if you are careless while operating them.
Motorcyclists drive so irresponsibly. Play stupid games win stupid prizes
Let’s rephrase that Amy. Some motorcyclist are very responsible and courteous riders. They are aware of the hazard’s out there. I have been riding for 40 years and have been hit by a car twice, I don’t believe all drivers are irresponsible.
Please be quiet that’s someone’s child & a lot of people’s friend! Have some respect and heart when you speak.
This is still someone’s son at the end of the day think before you speak.
Thank you this IS someones son and the family is devastated. He also had a little one too.
Don’t judge all by one. I was sitting at a stop and was rear-ended by someone in a CAR.
That should never be a response when someone loses their life no matter how irresponsible they may have been.
People have passed me on that stretch, double yellow…more than once. You can be going 55 in a 45 and they will still fly past you.
People just need to honestly take a breath and slow down.
Had he had patience….he would still be here. But he chose a stupid move over losing maybe at best 2-3 minutes.
Same with people who do this stuff in cars….
The cops in Johnston do nothing about speeders on business 70 either. People do 60+ in that area between AutoZone to Walgreens….
Someone’s kid. He’s not the only party in this very sad ending.
Devin came into my work all the time to play basketball, I always loved cutting up with him & looked forward to seeing him every week. Seriously the nicest & funniest guy, we’ll miss him so much.
I am so sorry for the people who loved him and the pain they are feeling. Reading this makes me think of all the times I did something illegal while driving to shave off a minute or two. This could have been me…
You are correct. We have ALL made those split-second decisions, even those on here being rude.
Lesson of the story, follow traffic laws. Call me heartless if you want, but he attempted to illegally pass someone on a double line and paid the ultimate price. If he followed traffic laws this article wouldn’t need to be written
Law abiding citizens are subject to accidentally being killed by other law abiding citizens. The term accident is an unplanned and unfortunate occurrence. Trump has infiltrated the country and its people with a deadly epidemic of stupidity.
Yes Thomas law abiding citizens do have accidents and people are killed but that is not the case here. He attempted to illegally pass someone on a double yellow line, thus breaking the law. TDS has all you liberals still after all these years
Start seeing motorcycles eh? Seems every time I see one, they are speeding and being reckless unless it’s an old guy on his Harley. Too bad the guy’s life was cut short. Be careful driving, there’s families and loved ones out there. It’s not a race track.
@Linn
Could it be that the only time you notice a motorcycle is when it’s speeding? Do you notice them when they’re doing the speed limit and obeying the law? That’s usually when drivers don’t pay attention!
Sending prayers and thoughts to the family…so sad.