Alexander County man dies in head-on motorcycle crash

ALEXANDER COUNTY, N.C. — A 50-year-old Taylorsville motorcyclist died in a head-on crash Monday afternoon in Alexander County.

Troopers say Nathan Teague was traveling north on Teague Town Road when he crossed the centerline and collided head on with an SUV.

Investigators said he was not wearing a DOT-approved helmet and died at the scene.

The driver of the SUV was not hurt.

Troopers do not believe impairment played a role in the crash.