A late afternoon motorcycle ride turned fatal Friday along Cedar Creek Road. John Wood, a 60-year-old local resident, died after his bike struck the back of a stopped city bus.
The wreck happened right around 4:28 p.m. near the intersection of Cedar Creek Road and Troy Drive. Dispatchers received multiple calls reporting a severe crash between a motorcycle and a public transit bus.
Fayetteville police officers arrived to find Wood severely injured in the roadway. Investigators quickly learned that the bus had pulled over at a standard stop to drop off passengers.
Wood was riding behind the transit vehicle when he attempted to switch lanes and bypass it. As he made his move, his motorcycle slammed into the rear of the stopped bus, throwing him onto the pavement.
First responders treated Wood on scene before paramedics rushed him to Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Hospital staff worked to save his life, but he succumbed to his injuries shortly after arriving.
Officers confirmed that Wood’s family was notified shortly after doctors pronounced him dead. Neighbors and acquaintances in Fayetteville spent the evening processing the sudden loss of the 60-year-old rider.
Police spent several hours on Cedar Creek Road gathering physical evidence and directing traffic around the crash site. The investigation into the exact timing and speed of the collision remains active.
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