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Fatal Motorcycle Crash Claims Life of Man in Iredell County Due to Excessive Speed

Statesville, North Carolina – A tragic motorcycle crash in Iredell County on I-77 North near mile marker 56 claimed the life of 35-year-old Dustin Kyle Pope. The incident occurred around 1:40 a.m. when Pope, riding a 2012 Harley-Davidson motorcycle, failed to reduce speed and collided with a northbound 1998 International box truck. As a result, Pope was ejected from the motorcycle and succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The driver of the box truck, …

Night of Terror: Man in Iredell County Kills, Holds Children Hostage in Shocking Act of Violence

MOORESVILLE, N.C. — A violent and tragic incident unfolded in Iredell County as a man took drastic actions, resulting in multiple deaths and a standoff with law enforcement. The harrowing night began with reports of gunshots on Home Drive near Bailey Road, prompting deputies to respond to the scene. According to neighbors, three masked individuals entered a home on Home Drive, where they engaged in a violent confrontation that left two individuals dead and a …

Small Plane Crash on Normandy Road Leaves One Injured and Raises Safety Concerns in Iredell County

Statesville, NC – A small plane crash on Normandy Road between Troutman and Mooresville resulted in one person being injured on Sunday afternoon. The Iredell County EMS transported the injured man to Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. The crash, which involved a Cessna airplane, took place around 12:30 p.m. in the 100 block of Normandy Road. Reports indicated the presence of the North Carolina Highway Patrol at the scene, and the Federal Aviation Administration had …

Update: NTSB Investigates Deadly Plane Crash in Iredell County

IREDELL COUNTY, N.C. – A deadly plane crash in Iredell County is currently under investigation, as authorities work to uncover new details about the tragic incident that occurred on Sunday afternoon. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is providing updates on the crash, shedding light on the circumstances surrounding the tragedy. The crash has left local residents and aviation authorities concerned, prompting a thorough examination of the events leading up to the accident. As investigators …

Tragic Plane Crash in Iredell County Claims Life of Pilot Randy Mysliviec

A plane crashed in Iredell County, North Carolina, resulting in the tragic death of the pilot, Randy Mysliviec of Mooresville. The incident occurred on Sunday, December 31, around 12:15 p.m. when the NC State Highway Patrol responded to an airplane crash near Adrian Lane. The single-engine plane was attempting to land at Lake Norman Airport but unfortunately struck several trees and crashed into an abandoned house site. Randy Mysliviec was transported to Lake Norman Regional …

Tragic: Man Dies in Iredell County Plane Crash

STATESVILLE, N.C. – A man was killed in a plane crash in Iredell County on Sunday afternoon, authorities reported. The small plane went down near the Statesville Regional Airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The pilot, who was the only person on board, was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of the crash is still under investigation. Witnesses said they saw the plane experiencing engine trouble before it went down. The plane burst …