A recent fatal traffic accident in Hickory has caught the attention of local authorities. The Hickory Police Department is currently investigating a collision that resulted in the death of a motorcyclist. The incident took place on the evening of Sunday, around 9:10 p.m., on North Center Street. The accident involved a 2016 Harley-Davidson Motorcycle and a 2016 Nissan Frontier.
According to the details released by the Hickory Police Department, the motorcycle, operated by 38-year-old Jordan Phillip Daughaday of Taylorsville, was traveling south when it collided with the Frontier, driven by Charles Christopher Cagle, 70, of Hickory. Cagle was initiating a left turn onto North Center Street from 22nd Avenue NW when the vehicles struck each other. Tragically, Daughaday was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation has uncovered that the motorcycle's speed may have been a contributing factor to the crash. As the story unfolds, currently no charges have been filed in association with the incident. Police are urging the public, anyone with information that might assist with the ongoing case is asked to reach out.
For those looking to provide any tips or details pertinent to the investigation, contact information has been made available. Individuals can communicate with the Hickory Police Department at 828-328-5551. Such community cooperation is vital as authorities work to piece together the circumstances leading to this unfortunate event and, the subsequent death of Mr. Daughaday.
