Fayetteville police said officers responded to a crash involving a motorcyclist and a county school bus just before 7:45 a.m. in the area of Bragg Boulevard and Andy Street.
Police said an investigation found that the school bus was driving south on Bragg Boulevard attempted to make a U-turn when the motorcycle, which was traveling north, collided with the side of the bus.
Authorities believe speed may have been a contributing factor in the crash.
The driver of the school bus was identified as Lisa Geddie, 55, of Fayetteville.
The motorcyclist, 33-year-old Antonio Topp of Fayetteville, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police said at the time of the crash, two students were on the bus. No injuries were reported.
Anyone with information regarding the crash is asked to contact Detective Deal at (910) 584-3692.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Fayetteville / Cumberland County Crime Stoppers by calling (910) 483-TIPS (8477), submitting an online tip at http://fay-nccrimestoppers.org, or through the free "P3 Tips" app available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.