Greenville, NC (October 16, 2026) - Martin Barno, 62, was pronounced dead at the scene of a motorcycle collision involving an SUV near Dickinson Avenue and Noah Court in Greenville, North Carolina, according to the Greenville Police Department.

Officers responded shortly before 7 p.m. Friday. Police determined that the SUV was traveling southwest on Dickinson Avenue when its driver attempted a left turn into the path of Barno’s northeastbound motorcycle.

Police identified the SUV driver as Joseph Taub, 76. He sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene.

Taub was arrested Monday, October 19, and charged with death by vehicle and failure to yield inflicting serious injury, according to police.

Who Can Bring a Claim After a Fatal Motorcycle Collision

A family member’s relationship to someone killed in a crash does not, by itself, give that person authority to file a wrongful-death claim. In North Carolina, the action is brought by the deceased person’s personal representative or collector. That role matters even when several relatives are affected by the same loss.

A motorcycle accident fault attorney can explain who has that authority and evaluate whether another person’s wrongful conduct caused the death. The claim depends on whether the person who died could have brought an action had they survived.

The charges against Joseph Taub are allegations, not a conviction. A criminal charge and a civil wrongful-death claim involve separate proceedings; the reported arrest does not establish the outcome of either.

Legal Guidance for a Family After a Fatal Crash

Our firm can help a family understand whether a wrongful-death claim may be available and who can bring it. That gives the family a clearer starting point for addressing the legal consequences of the loss.