Dallas motorcyclist killed in wreck

A Dallas man riding a motorcycle died after getting struck by another vehicle Thursday night.

The wreck occurred around 8:13 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, at 1405 Dallas Cherryville Highway, near the Handy Pantry, according to Dallas Police.

Both vehicles were traveling westbound on Dallas-Cherryville Highway.

The initial investigation shows the motorcycle, being driven by Seth Elijah Hartzell of Dallas, tried to pass the SUV when contact was made between the two vehicles. Hartzell was thrown from the motorcycle and suffered severe injuries, according to Dallas Police.

Hartzell was taken to CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, where he died as the result of his injuries, according to Dallas Police.

The crash remains under investigation.

You can reach Kevin Ellis at 704-869-1823 or email him at Kellis@GastonGazette.com.