A motorcyclist was killed in a hit-and-run crash on U.S. 70 Business in Johnston County Monday morning.

State Highway Patrol troopers told WRAL News that the motorcyclist died in a crash near the Amazon facility. The crash happened near Barbour Road, right where trucks exit the Amazon facility.

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Motorcyclist killed in hit-and-run crash on US-70 BUS in Johnston County
Motorcyclist killed in hit-and-run crash on US-70 BUS in Johnston County (© WRAL)

The driver of the vehicle fled the scene, according to state troopers. WRAL News is working to get a description of the driver and the vehicle.

The road has reopened, but the investigation is ongoing. Authorities are still searching for the driver who fled the scene.