Motorcyclist killed in I-77 crash that shut down lanes for hours in Iredell County

A motorcyclist died after an I-77 crash that shut down lanes for hours in Iredell County, North Carolina. Officials identified the victim as 35-year-old Jeffery Robertson, who died at the scene. The crash happened around 6:10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29, on I-77 near Langtree Road in Mooresville. Troopers said Robertson was riding a cruiser-style Kawasaki when an apparent tire failure caused him to lose control and flip in the southbound toll lane. After the crash, he was thrown from the motorcycle and struck by an oncoming SUV, while a tractor-trailer hit the bike. Investigators initially suspected a hit-and-run, but a comprehensive review of toll-lane and dashcam video found no evidence other vehicles were involved.