Troopers say a motorcyclist has died after an accident involving a deer.
Troopers say the deer jumped out in front of a husband and wife riding two motorcycles down a Craven County road, hitting the wife.
Killed was 50-year-old Edward Horne II. His wife, 49-year-old Rose Horne was transported to Vidant Medical Center .
The two cycles ended up crashing around 2:00 p.m. on Saints Delights Church Road, which is north of New Bern off of Old Vanceboro Road.
Troopers say both motorcyclists had helmets on and there are no charges at this time.
