Traffic Fatality - Ramsey St. and Fernwood Dr.
Published on February 21, 2026
Roberto E. Bryan Jr.
Chief of Police
Release: IMMEDIATE Contact: Sgt. A. Caldwell, Public Information Officer
Date: February 21, 2026 Phone: (910) 433-1487 OCA: 2026-003637
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Traffic Fatality
(Fayetteville, NC) – Fayetteville Police Department’s Traffic Unit is actively investigating a traffic fatality involving a motorcyclist at the intersection of Ramsey Street and Fernwood Drive.
On February 20, 2026, at approximately 11:17 p.m., officers with the Fayetteville Police Department responded to a vehicle collision involving a 2013 Nissan Altima and a 2025 Honda CB750 motorcycle at the intersection of Ramsey Street and Fernwood Drive.
The preliminary investigation revealed the motorcycle was traveling south on Ramsey Street with a green light at the intersection of Fernwood Drive. The Nissan Altima was traveling north on Ramsey Street when it turned left onto Fernwood Drive into the path of the motorcycle. The Nissan Altima left the scene of the collision. The motorcycle operator was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The 2025 Honda CB750 motorcycle was operated by Ean Alexander Gaskins (White male, 25 years of age) of Fayetteville, NC. Gaskins' next of kin has been notified.
The 2013 Nissan Altima was located abandoned approximately 1/4 mile from the scene.
This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information can contact Detective J. Deal at 910-584-3692.
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