A Wednesday evening crash at Stallings Road and Guion Lane left a local motorcyclist dead after a pickup truck ran a red light and slammed into his Harley‑Davidson, according to police. The rider, identified as Nelson Lee Graves, received CPR and other life‑saving efforts from bystanders before paramedics took over, but he died from his injuries. The pickup driver stayed at the scene and cooperated while investigators began piecing together what happened.
Police: Tacoma Ran Red Before Deadly Crash
In a Facebook post, the Town of Stallings Police Department said a Toyota Tacoma "entered the intersection against a red light" and hit the motorcycle. WBTV reported that Graves was the motorcyclist killed in the collision, which officials said happened around 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8. Investigators said they do not suspect impairment, and no charges had been filed at the time of reporting.
Red Lights, Real Risk At North Carolina Intersections
The North Carolina Strategic Highway Safety Plan reports that intersection‑related crashes make up about 23% of all crashes statewide and 22% of crashes that result in fatalities or serious injuries, listing intersection countermeasures as a key priority. The Federal Highway Administration adds that signalized intersections account for roughly one‑third of all intersection deaths, with a significant share tied to red‑light running. Those numbers are a big part of why investigators pore over signal timing data, witness accounts and any available camera footage when they work serious intersection crashes.
Ongoing Investigation And How To Share Information
Stallings police say they are still reviewing statements and physical evidence from the scene, and that the pickup's driver remained on site and cooperated with officers, according to WBTV. Anyone who has information or video related to the crash is urged to contact the Town of Stallings Police Department. The town's website lists the department's non‑emergency line as 704‑821‑8557. Authorities had not filed charges at the time of the latest reports.
