UPDATE: Motorcyclist taken to hospital after crash on HWY 17

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office said northbound lanes on Highway 17 near Brunswick Forest are shut down Thursday evening, due to an accident.

Authorities are asking drivers to use caution and slow down.

WWAY has reached out to several law enforcement agencies for more information.

This is a developing story.

We’ll provide more updates as soon as more information is available.

(UPDATE 9:30 p.m.): The accident happened just after 5 p.m. on US Hwy. 17 at the entrance to Brunswick Forest. 

According to Leland Police… the 42-year-old motorcyclist was heading north on 17 when she collided with a passenger car crossing the road to turn onto Brunswick Forest Parkway.

The motorcyclist suffered injuries to her lower extremities; she was taken to Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center. 

The accident is still under investigation.