Two people killed in motorcycle crash in Leland Saturday

LELAND, NC (WWAY) – The Leland Police Department is investigating a deadly crash that happened Saturday between a motorcycle and another vehicle.

According to a press release from the Town of Leland, two people died in the crash.

Police said it happened Saturday at the intersection of Village Road and South Navassa Road just after 9 p.m.

Police said both people on the motorcycle, Jerrad Isaiah Cornish, 39, of Leland, and Christina Nicole Jenkins, 38, of Wilmington, were dead when officers arrived. The driver of the other vehicle was not injured.

According to the release, the initial investigation indicates the motorcycle was traveling northwest on Village Road toward South Navassa Road when it collided with the passenger vehicle as it was pulling out of a parking lot near the intersection.

At this time, no charges have been filed. The crash remains under investigation.