RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A Raleigh man is facing a felony charge after he crashed his motorcycle during a pursuit in Wake County Tuesday afternoon, deputies said.
According to the Wake County Sheriff’s Office, deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Interstate 40 near US 1 for a motorcycle traveling at a high rate of speed. A warrant shows the suspect was traveling 120 mph in a 60-65 mph zone.
The motorcyclist did not stop and led deputies on a pursuit that went through Brier Creek Parkway and Arnold Palmer Drive. The pursuit ended when the motorcyclist lost control and crashed. No other vehicles were involved in the crash.
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Deputies identified the motorcyclist as 25-year-old Jose Andres Class-Rodriguez. He was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
According to the warrant, Class-Rodriguez is charged with:
- Fleeing/eluding arrest with a motor vehicle (felony)
- Aggressive driving (misdemeanor)
- Speeding (misdemeanor)
- No motorcycle endorsement (misdemeanor)