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ACCIDENT: Motorcycle rider hit by car, expected to be okay

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A motorcycle rider was taken to the hospital Friday around lunchtime after being hit by a car. A motorcycle rider was taken to the hospital Friday around lunchtime after being hit by a car.

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – A motorcycle rider was taken to the hospital Friday around lunchtime after being hit by a car.

Officials say a car driving in the outside lane of Dawson Street decided to cut across traffic to turn onto 15th Street and cut off the motorcycle.

It appears the motorcycle rider has a broken ankle and should be okay.

One lane of Dawson Street was shut down at 15th Street while emergency crews cleared the scene.

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