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SPRING LAKE, N.C. (WNCN) — A motorcyclist was killed late Wednesday night following a crash involving a car in Cumberland County.
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According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, the collision happened near the intersection of N.C. Highway 210 and Lillington Highway near Spring Lake.
Troopers said the driver of a white car was traveling south on N.C. Highway 210 and attempting to turn onto Lewis Circle when the vehicle entered the path of an oncoming motorcycle traveling northbound.
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The motorcycle struck the car in the turn lane, causing the vehicle to spin into the southbound lanes, authorities said.
Authorities responded to a crash involving a motorcycle near the intersection of N.C. Highway 210 and Lillington Highway in Cumberland County on Wednesday night. (Ray Duffy/CBS 17) 
Authorities responded to a crash involving a motorcycle near the intersection of N.C. Highway 210 and Lillington Highway in Cumberland County on Wednesday night. (Ray Duffy/CBS 17)
Investigators said the motorcycle flipped over the car, throwing the rider into nearby woods.
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The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene, according to state troopers.
Authorities said alcohol is believed to have been a factor in the crash.
The roadway was closed for several hours overnight but has since reopened.