US EditionNorth Carolina Motorcyclist Dies After Hitting Deer Along Blue Ridge Parkway
- Edward Zigata, a 60-year-old man from Shallotte, passed away on June 14, 2025, due to injuries he suffered in a motorcycle accident involving a deer on a section of the Blue Ridge Parkway close to Woolwine in Virginia.
- This fatal accident followed a June 1 crash where Zigata was ejected after his motorcycle hit a deer crossing his lane around 11:59 a.m. near milepost 162.
- Separately, a 30-year-old Waynesfield resident, Alec Wells, died last week after his northbound motorcycle collided with a deer on Waynesfield Road, where he was wearing protective gear but was thrown off the bike.
- The Wells family, described as model residents, started a GoFundMe that raised about $5,900 by June 16 to cover expenses following Alec's death, who leaves behind a wife and two children.
- These incidents highlight ongoing risks of wildlife collisions on rural roads and parkways, prompting investigations and emergency responses across multiple states.
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North Carolina motorcyclist dies after hitting deer along Blue Ridge Parkway
WOOLWINE, Va. (WJZY) -- A North Carolina man has died following an accident along the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway. Edward Zigata, 60, of Shallotte, North Carolina, was riding his motorcycle northbound near Milepost 162 when a deer unexpectedly entered his lane back on June 1. According to the National Park Service, the accident happened just before noon. Zigata, from the town on the North Carolina coast, was thrown from his motorcycle upon impact …
North Carolina motorcyclist dies after striking deer on Blue Ridge Parkway
VIRGINIA (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- A North Carolina man has died following an accident along the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway. Edward Zigata, 60, of Shallotte, NC, was riding his motorcycle northbound near Milepost 162 when a deer unexpectedly entered his lane back on June 1. According to the National Park Service, the accident happened just before noon. Zigata was thrown from his motorcycle upon impact and sustained serious injuries. He was airlifted t…
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