Motorcyclist seriously injured in major crash on I-40 eastbound

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- A major crash, involving a motorcycle, shut down I-40 eastbound Saturday morning in Durham.

According to Durham Police Department, at 5:10 a.m., officers responded to multiple 911 calls about a crash near mile marker 278 and Fayetteville Road (exit 276).

A 2017 Harley-Davidson FLHTP Police Edition motorcycle lost control going east toward Raleigh and hit the back of 2011 Ford Fusion car, investigators said.

ABC11 breaking news crew also reported that there was a semi-truck on the scene and appeared to have been involved in the crash.

The driver of the motorcycle was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries and is in critical condition.

All three lanes were closed for several hours. Major traffic backup extended one mile past exit 276, as seen on NC DOT cameras.

Speed and impairment appear to be factors in crash. The crash remains under investigation.

The interstate fully reopened around 10:30 a.m., NC DOT said.

If you witnessed or have information about the crash, please contact Investigator A. Roberts at 984.259.4550