A motorcyclist died in a head-on collision with a pickup truck early Friday morning on U.S. 258, near the Onslow County line.
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol responded to the two-vehicle crash at approximately 6:20 a.m. on October 2.
According to authorities, a Yamaha motorcycle traveling north crossed the centerline and struck a southbound Dodge Ram pickup truck. The motorcyclist suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the pickup truck sustained injuries not deemed life-threatening and was transported to Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune for treatment.
Authorities noted that no charges are expected in connection with the incident, which remains under investigation.