Suspected Impaired Driver Taken Into Custody Following Fatal Motorcycle Crash on Ramsey Street in Fayetteville

Fayetteville, North Carolina — February 21, 2026 — According to CBS 17, authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with a deadly motorcycle collision that involved a driver who allegedly left the scene.

According to the Fayetteville Police Department, officers responded to reports of a crash at the intersection of Ramsey Street and Fernwood Drive. When first responders arrived, they found 25-year-old Ean Alexander Gaskins of Fayetteville, who had been riding a 2025 Honda CB750 motorcycle. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators say Gaskins was traveling along Ramsey Street and had the right of way when a 2013 Nissan Altima attempted to make a left turn onto Fernwood Drive. The vehicle reportedly turned directly into the motorcycle’s path, resulting in a collision.

Police stated that the Nissan did not remain at the scene following the crash. The vehicle was later discovered abandoned roughly a quarter-mile away.

After several hours of investigation, officers arrested Roberto Coton Jr., 43, of Cameron. He faces multiple charges, including felony death by motor vehicle, felony hit-and-run, driving while impaired, failure to yield, operating a vehicle without insurance, expired registration, and expired inspection.

Authorities indicated that the investigation is ongoing. Anyone who may have information about the incident is encouraged to contact Detective J. Deal at 910-584-3692. Tips may also be submitted anonymously to Fayetteville/Cumberland County CrimeStoppers at 910-483-8477 or through their online reporting system.

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