Lexington, NC (April 7, 2021) – On Wednesday morning, April 7, a man was killed in a fatal motorcycle crash in Lexington.
According to Lexington Police, the collision happened on West Fifth Avenue around the area of US Highway 29. The collision occurred when 40-year-old Tony Smyre was driving his SUV while impaired, causing him to crash into a motorcycle.
Paramedics and numerous other local responders were dispatched to the scene. The 30-year-old motorcyclist, identified as 30-year-old Kyle Blackwell, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police arrested Smyre on charges of DWI and driving with a revoked license.
The investigation into the circumstances of the collision continues.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
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