Jeffrey Lee Eaddy dies in fatal Durham highway crash
Fatal Durham highway crash claims the life of Jeffrey Lee Eaddy – Obituary
The motorcyclist who lost his life in a tragic accident on a Durham highway last Friday has been identified by the Durham Police Department.
The deadly crash occurred around 3:53 p.m. on July 19 at the junction of NC Highway 98 and Chandler Road.
According to Durham police, 45-year-old Jeffrey Lee Eaddy of Durham was riding east on NC Highway 98 on his 2002 Yamaha motorcycle when he collided with the rear of a 2008 Jeep.
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Authorities stated that the Jeep was stationary, waiting to make a left turn onto Chandler Road. Upon impact, Eaddy’s motorcycle veered across the double yellow lines into the path of oncoming traffic, where it crashed into the front of a 2018 Nissan work van.
Eaddy was pronounced dead at the scene. No other individuals were injured in the incident.
The investigation into the crash is ongoing. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Investigator G. Munter at 919-560-4935 ext. 29448.
Fatal Durham highway crash claims the life of Jeffrey Lee Eaddy – Obituary The motorcyclist who lost his life in a tragic accident on a Durham highway last Friday has been identified by the Durham Police Department. The deadly crash occurred around 3:53 p.m. on July 19 at the junction of NC Highway 98 and…
Fatal Durham highway crash claims the life of Jeffrey Lee Eaddy – Obituary The motorcyclist who lost his life in a tragic accident on a Durham highway last Friday has been identified by the Durham Police Department. The deadly crash occurred around 3:53 p.m. on July 19 at the junction of NC Highway 98 and…