It happened about 1:30 p.m. Troopers said a 2014 Yamaha motorcycle traveling north on I-95 took the on ramp to I-40 west when the bike traveled off the roadway to the right and struck a fence post, ejecting the driver.
The driver struck a tree, then the motorcycle struck the driver, pinning him between the tree and motorcycle, troopers said.
John Griffin Jr., 45, died from the injuries he sustained.
State troopers said excessive speed for the curve is considered to be a contributing factor in the crash.
Alcohol is not considered a factor.
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