ALEXANDER COUNTY, N.C. — A Catawba man died in a motorcycle crash on Rink Dam Road Tuesday night.
According to the North Carolina Highway Patrol, the incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. near Fess Little Road. Dean Patrick Lewis, 58, was traveling south when he lost control of his motorcycle and collided with a mailbox. The motorcycle overturned, ejecting Lewis, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities stated that speed appeared to be a contributing factor to the crash. Rink Dam Road was closed for approximately two hours during the investigation and cleanup.
The incident remains under investigation.