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Crash #2023370473 Crash #2023370473
Fatalities 1
State NORTH CAROLINA
County BUNCOMBE
City
Date May 14, 2023
Time 12:32 a.m.
Google Maps(35.6500306, -82.5827028)
Street Name 1 US-19 SMOKEY PARK HWY
Street Name 2 nan
WeatherClear
Number of Vehicles 1
Number of Vehicles in Transport 1
Number of Parked Vehicles 0
Number of Persons in Motor Vehicles 1
Number of Persons in Motor Vehicles in Transport 1
Number of Persons in Parked Vehicles 0
Number of Nonmotorists 0
Route Signing U.S. Highway
Rural / Urban Rural
Functional System Other Freeways and Expressways
Road Owner State Highway Agency
National Highway System Part of the National Highway System
Special Jurisdiction No Special Jurisdiction (Includes National Forests Since 2008)
Milepoint 208
First Harmful Event Bridge Rail (Includes Parapet)
Manner of Collision First Harmful Event was Not a Collision with Motor Vehicle In-Transport
At Intersection No
Relation to Junction Non-Junction
Type of Intersection Not an Intersection
Relation to Road On Median
Work Zone None
Light Condition Dark - Not Lighted
Atmospheric Condition Clear
School Bus Related False
Rail Grade Crossing ID 0000000
Arrived At Hospital Hour 88
Arrived at Hospital Minute 88
Crash Related FactorPolice-Pursuit-Involved
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Persons

Person #1 in Vehicle #1 Person #1 in Vehicle #1
Age 44 year(s) old
SexMale
Person TypeDriver of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeverityFatal Injury (K)
Seating PositionFront Seat, Left Side (Driver's Side)
Restraint System UseNone Used/Not Applicable
Restraint System MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Helmet UseDOT-Compliant Motorcycle Helmet
Helmet MisuseNo Indication of Misuse
Airbag DeployedNot Deployed
EjectionNot Applicable
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationNot Extricated/Not Applicable
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementNo (Alcohol Not Involved)
Alcohol Test GivenTest Given
Alcohol Test TypeBlood Test
Alcohol Test Result0.0
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNo (Drugs Not Involved)
Drug TestedTest Not Given
Transported To Medical Facility ByNot Transported for Treatment
Died En RouteDied at Scene
Month of DeathMay
Day of Death14
Year of Death2023
Hour of Death0
Minute of Death32
Lag Hours0
Lag Minutes0
Non Motorist Device TypeNot Applicable
Non Motorist Device MotorizationNot Applicable
Non Motorist LocationOccupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006)
At WorkNo
HispanicNon-Hispanic
Race White
Person Related Factor None Noted
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Moving Vehicles

Vehicle #1 Vehicle #1
Fatalities 1
Number of Occupants 1
Hit and Run No Hit and Run
NCSA Make Suzuki
Body Type Two Wheel Motorcycle (excluding motor scooters)
NCSA Model 706
Registration State North Carolina
Registered Vehicle Owner Driver (in This Crash) Not Registered Owner (Other Private Owner)
VIN JS1VT51A5W21
Model Year 1998
VPIC Make ID 509
VPIC Model ID 8596
VPIC Body Class Motorcycle - Street
Body Class Not Applicable
Lower Weight Rating Class 1: 6,000 lbs or less (2,722 kg or less)
Upper Weight Rating Class 1: 6,000 lbs or less (2,722 kg or less)
Vehicle Trailing No Trailers
Jackknife Not an Articulated Vehicle
Motor Carrier ID 0
Vehicle Configuration Not Applicable
Cargo Body Type Not Applicable
Bus Use Not a Bus
Special Vehicle Use No Special Use Noted
Emergency Vehicle Use Not Applicable
Speed Limit 60
Travel Speed 120
Underride / Override Not Applicable
Rollover Not Applicable
Rollover Location Not Applicable
Initial Contact Point 9 O'Clock
Extent of Damage Disabling Damage
Vehicle Towed Towed
Most Harmful Event Bridge Rail (Includes Parapet)
Fire Occurence True
Automated Driving System Present Not Reported
Automated Driving System Level Not Reported
Automated Driving System Engaged Not Reported
Driver Drinking No Drinking
Driver Present Driver Present
Drivers License State North Carolina
Driver Zip Code 28806
Non CDL License Type Not Licensed
Non CDL License Status Not Licensed
CDL License Status No Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
CDL Endorsements No Endorsements Required for This Vehicle
License Compliance With Class of Vehicle Not Licensed
Compliance with LIcense Restrictions No Restrictions or Not Applicable
Driver Height 70
Driver Weight 999
Previous Recorded Crashes 2
Previous BAC Suspensions (Underage) 0
Previous BAC Suspensions 0
Previous Other Suspensions 1
Previous DWI 0
Previous Speeding Convictions 0
Previous Other Moving Violations 3
Month of Oldest Violation February
Year of Oldest Violation 2019
Month of Newest Violation April
Year of Newest Violation 2023
Speeding Related Yes, Exceeded Speed Limit
Trafficway Description Two-Way, Divided, Positive Median Barrier
Total Lanes in Roadway Five Lanes
Roadway Alignment Straight
Roadway Grade Grade, Unknown Slope
Roadway Surface Type Blacktop, Bituminous, or Asphalt
Roadway Surface Condition Dry
Traffic Control Device No Controls
Traffic Control Device Functioning No Controls
Pre Event Movement Going Straight
Critical Precrash Event THIS VEHICLE TRAVELING Off the Edge of the Road on the Left Side
Attempted Avoidance Maneuver Unknown/Not Reported
Precrash Stability Tracking
Pre-impact Location Departed Roadway
Crash Type CATEGORY I: SINGLE DRIVER - Left Roadside Departure
Vehicle Related Factor None Noted
Driver Related Factor Careless Driving, Inattentive Operation, Improper Driving, Driving Without Due Care
Visibility Obstructions No Obstruction Noted
Moving Violations None
Driver Maneuvered to Avoid Not Reported
Vehicle Factors None Noted
Damaged Areas 1 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 2 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 3 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 4 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 5 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 7 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 8 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 9 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 10 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 11 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 12 O'Clock
Driver Distracted Not Reported
Driver Impaired Ill, Blackout
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Crash Events

Event #1 Event #1
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of ImpactNon-Harmful Event
Sequence of EventsRan off Road - Left
Event #2 Event #2
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of Impact9 O'Clock
Sequence of EventsBridge Rail (Includes Parapet)
Event #3 Event #3
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of ImpactNon-Collision
Sequence of EventsRollover/Overturn
Event #4 Event #4
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of ImpactNon-Collision
Sequence of EventsFire/Explosion

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