Durham, NC (July 13, 2025) — Early Saturday morning, a serious collision involving a motorcycle, a passenger car, and possibly a semi-truck shut down all lanes of Interstate 40 eastbound in Durham. The crash took place around 5:10 a.m. near mile marker 278 by the Fayetteville Road exit, causing significant delays for morning travelers heading toward Raleigh.

News sources show that a 2017 Harley-Davidson FLHTP Police Edition motorcycle reportedly lost control while traveling eastbound and struck the back of a 2011 Ford Fusion. A semi-truck also appeared to be part of the crash, according to crews on the scene. The motorcyclist suffered life-threatening injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where they remain in critical condition.

The crash led to a complete closure of all three lanes for several hours, backing up traffic for more than a mile past Exit 276. Local authorities are continuing their investigation to determine the cause and any contributing factors in the crash.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.

• The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
• Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
• Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.

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