A motorcyclist was killed in a two-vehicle crash on US 64 West just before 9:30 Tuesday night.

The Highway Patrol reports that 50-year-old Thomas Lee James Mull of Morganton died as he crossed the center line near Propst Road colliding with an on-coming vehicle.

The accident remains under investigation.

A Marion man has numerous charges after authorities say he crashed his motorcycle while fleeing police, with methamphetamine in his possession.

Reports state Marion Police attempted to stop the motorcycle on Yancey Street in Marion last week.

The driver reportedly increased his speed, lost control, and crashed on Doyle Street.

Eric Houck- identified as the driver was found to be in possession of 24-point-87 grams of meth.

He was arrested and charged with operating a vehicle with no insurance, failure to heed lights and sirens, possession of meth, and possession with intent to sell and deliver meth.

A female passenger was treated for injuries from the crash.

Investigators are working to determine if a Rutherford County death is a direct result of Florence.

Reports state 46-year-old Lisa Prayther was killed Tuesday morning on Dills Road when a tree fell on her vehicle.

Prayther was reportedly driving her son to school when the accident occurred.

He received minor injuries.

Witnesses say the vehicle kept moving and crashed into a home after being struck by the tree.

Prayther died at the scene.

Officials say the ground was saturated where the tree fell, and the investigation continues to determine if the incident will be classified as a Florence-related death.

The identities of two people killed in the town of Catawba have been released by authorities.

55-year-old Barbara Jean Parker Raymond and 30-year-old Warren Lee Raymond Junior were discovered dead inside a residence September 13^th.

61-year-old Warren Lee Raymond is charged with two counts of murder; the deceased identified as his wife and his son.

The SBI continues to investigate.