Town of Jefferson fatal motorcycle crash, 1 dead

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is investigating a two-vehicle crash that critically injured a motorcyclist in the Town of Jefferson on Friday, Nov. 15.

Officials say just before 2:30 p.m., a motorcycle was traveling northbound on State Highway 89 when it was struck from behind.

The driver of the motorcycle was transported by Med-Flight with critical injuries.

On Saturday, Nov. 16, the sheriff's office confirmed the motorcyclist had died from their injuries.

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The lone occupant of the vehicle was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries.

The Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by the Jefferson Fire and EMS.

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