A late-night ride on a Fayetteville roadway turned deadly Friday when police say a 25-year-old motorcyclist was hit by a car that then took off, leaving the young rider to die at the scene.
The crash happened around 11:17 p.m. at the intersection of Ramsey Street and Fernwood Drive, according to Fayetteville police. The motorcyclist was pronounced dead where he fell, and a short time later officers recovered an abandoned vehicle nearby. That discovery has become a key piece in what authorities describe as an active, ongoing investigation.
WTVD/ABC11 reports that investigators identified the victim as 25-year-old Ean Alexander Gaskins. Police told the station that Gaskins was riding his 2025 Honda CB750 south on Ramsey Street with a green light when a 2013 Nissan Altima turned left onto Fernwood Drive and slammed into the motorcycle. Officers say the Altima's driver did not stick around, and the car was later found abandoned about a quarter-mile from the crash site. As of the station's report, detectives had not announced any arrests and continued to dig into the case.
Police ask public for tips
Fayetteville investigators are leaning on the public for help filling in the gaps. Anyone who witnessed the crash, or who has dashcam, doorbell, or other surveillance video from around the time of the collision, is urged to contact Detective J. Deal at 910-584-3692.
Anonymous tips can be sent to Fayetteville / Cumberland County Crime Stoppers by calling (910) 483-TIPS (8477) or submitting information online. Investigators say community leads are still crucial as they work to lock in the timeline of what happened at the intersection.
What the law says
Under North Carolina law, walking away from a deadly crash is not just callous, it is a serious crime. A willful failure to stop after a collision that results in death is a Class F felony, according to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 20-166. The statute requires drivers to remain at the scene, share identifying information, and offer reasonable help to anyone who is hurt.
If someone is convicted, the law allows for potential prison time and revocation of the driver's license. How that plays out depends on the specific circumstances of each case and is ultimately decided by prosecutors and the courts.
Investigation underway
Police told WTVD/ABC11 that the investigation remains very much active, with no arrests announced as of their report. Detectives are reviewing available video, following up on vehicle-tracking leads, and pressing for more witness accounts.
As the search for the driver continues, Fayetteville authorities are urging anyone who knows something to speak up, saying even a small detail could help push the case toward a resolution.
