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Senior Motorcyclist Dies Days After Alexandria Crash Senior Motorcyclist Dies Days After Alexandria Crash
Senior Motorcyclist Dies Days After Alexandria Crash An elderly Alexandria man has died after fighting for his life for over a week following a tragic motorcycle crash, authorities say. Darrell Hayes, 75, was rushed to a hospital on the morning of Monday, Oct. 3 after crashing his 2018 Honda Goldwing motorcycle while attempting to make a left turn from northbound Lantern Place to westbound South Kings Highway, according to Fairfax County police. Investigators say Hayes lost control of his motorcycle during the turn, laying it down on the roadway. Hayes succumbed to his injuries on Thursday, Oct. 13. Police do not believe that alcohol or spee…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Motorcyclist Killed After Being Airlifted To Maryland Hospital, State Police Say Motorcyclist Killed After Being Airlifted To Maryland Hospital, State Police Say
Motorcyclist Killed After Being Airlifted To Maryland Hospital, State Police Say A motorcyclist from Virginia was killed and his passenger hospitalized after crashing while riding along a busy Maryland roadway, state police said. Richard Banning, 61, and his 69-year-old female passenger were both airlifted to Maryland hospitals after crashing at approximately 4:40 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 15 in Worcester County. Troopers from the Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack responded to the intersection of Route 50 and Route 610 in Berlin on Thursday afternoon when Banning was driving his Harley-Davidson motorcycle and was struck by a Nissan Rogue while trying to cross the roadw…

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by Zak Failla
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Motorcyclist Ejected From Bike, Struck By Multiple Hit-Run Drivers In Maryland: State Police Motorcyclist Ejected From Bike, Struck By Multiple Hit-Run Drivers In Maryland: State Police
Motorcyclist Ejected From Bike, Struck By Multiple Hit-Run Drivers In Maryland: State Police A Washington, DC man was killed after being struck by multiple hit-and-run drivers when he lost control of his motorcycle and went down on a major Maryland roadway, state police said. Charles Noble, 43, was driving his Harley-Davidson at approximately 11 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 31 when he rolled the motorcycle over on I-495 and was struck by multiple unknown vehicles that did not remain at the scene, according to authorities. Troopers from the Forestville Barrack responded to the outer loop of Interstate-495 at MD Route 214 at approximately 11:10 p.m. on Wednesday night when there was a rep…

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by Zak Failla
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DC Detective Sergeant ID'd As Victim In Fatal Motorcycle Crash DC Detective Sergeant ID'd As Victim In Fatal Motorcycle Crash
DC Detective Sergeant ID'd As Victim In Fatal Motorcycle Crash A Washington DC Detective Sergeant ejected from his motorcycle in a violent crash in Anne Arundel County over the weekend has died, authorities say. Lance Carney Andriani, 53, was thrown from his motorcycle after striking a 2019 Honda Accord that pulled out in front of him on Route 4 near Talbot Road around 9:45 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 27, according to Anne Arundel County police. Andriani was reportedly a Detective Sergeant for the Metropolitan Police Department, according to the DC Police Union.  He served with the MPD for 25 years.  The DC Police Union regrets to announce the passing o…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Motorcyclist Killed In Norfolk, Sideswiped By Another Car: Police Motorcyclist Killed In Norfolk, Sideswiped By Another Car: Police
Motorcyclist Killed In Norfolk, Sideswiped By Another Car: Police A motorcyclist was killed after being sideswiped by another car in Norfolk, police said.On August 25, at around 3 p.m., Steven Bullock, who was riding his motorcycle in the 2700 block of Tidewater Drive, was hit by another car, on the side of his bike, according to the Norfolk Police Department. The impact of the collision sent the 48-year-old into a pole and he was pronounced dead at the scene, police reported. At this time, law enforcement does not know whether speed and alcohol were factors in the incident.

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by AJ Goldbloom
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Good Samaritan From VA In Vegetative State After Motorcycle Accident In Peru Good Samaritan From VA In Vegetative State After Motorcycle Accident In Peru
Good Samaritan From VA In Vegetative State After Motorcycle Accident In Peru Benjamin Jung has not woken up since January. Jung and his wife, Emily Van De Ven, were on a volunteer trip in Peru, far from their life in Virginia, when Jung was in a terrible accident on his motorcycle, according to NBC4 Washington.  Ben's Condition GoFundMe Page by Emily Van De Ven Van De Ven started a GoFundMe page to pay for Jung's "astronomical" medical bills, while he remains in his vegetative state, she said.  "The doctors have not approved Ben for transfer back to the US because it is too dangerous. I am paying lawyers in Peru and in the US. The stress and pressure of being a…

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by AJ Goldbloom
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Lorton Motorcyclist Dies From Injuries After Head-On Collision: Police Lorton Motorcyclist Dies From Injuries After Head-On Collision: Police
Lorton Motorcyclist Dies From Injuries After Head-On Collision: Police A 43-year-old motorcyclist from Lorton died after he collided with another vehicle, police said.At around 5:45 p.m. on August 14, Abdul Lee was riding his motorcycle near Devereux Station Lane, when he crossed the double yellow lines on the road and crashed head on with a Jeep, according to the Fairfax County Police Department. Authorities said the driver of the Jeep, who as unharmed, remained on the scene and Lee was pronounced dead at the scene.  Law enforcement did not believe alcohol was a factor, but continued to investigate if speed was a factor in this incident, officials report…

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by AJ Goldbloom
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Oakton Woman Dies After Hitting Tree In Fatal Motorcycle Accident: Police Oakton Woman Dies After Hitting Tree In Fatal Motorcycle Accident: Police
Oakton Woman Dies After Hitting Tree In Fatal Motorcycle Accident: Police An Oakton motorcyclist died of her injuries after crashing into a tree, police said.At around 1:30 p.m. on August 13, Brooke Shambeck, 56, was driving her motorcycle near Joplin Rd. near Mile Marker 18, when she lost control of her bike in a sharp turn, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Shambeck crossed the double yellow lines and subsequently drove into a tree off the road, law enforcement said. She was transported to a local hospital where she later died of her injuries, police reported. "Physically, I am shaking. Emotionally, I am empty. I have no words." …

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by AJ Goldbloom
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Maryland Motorcyclist Dies In Fatal Virginia Collision: Police Maryland Motorcyclist Dies In Fatal Virginia Collision: Police
Maryland Motorcyclist Dies In Fatal Virginia Collision: Police A motorcyclist died from his injuries after a crash in Fairfax, police said.Dexter White, 32, of Maryland was riding his motorcycle at around 3:30 p.m. on August 8, when he collided with another vehicle in the intersection of Chain Bridge Road and Eaton Place, according to the Fairfax City Police Department.  Both drivers were transported to a local Fairfax hospital, where White died of his injuries, officials said. The other driver reported only minor injuries, police said. Anyone with more information about this incident should call 703-385-7964.

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by AJ Goldbloom
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'Respectful, Soft-Spoken' Former Police Officer Killed In Maryland Motorcycle Crash 'Respectful, Soft-Spoken' Former Police Officer Killed In Maryland Motorcycle Crash
'Respectful, Soft-Spoken' Former Police Officer Killed In Maryland Motorcycle Crash A former police officer from Cleveland was killed after losing control of his motorcycle on a Maryland highway and getting ejected from the bike, authorities announced. Shaun Vincent Thomas, 44, of Cleveland, Ohio, was killed at approximately 9 a.m. on I-270 in Frederick County while he was riding with a group of motorcyclists in the area of Doctor Perry Road in Ijamsville. The preliminary investigation by Maryland State Police detectives determined that a group of motorcycles was traveling north no the interstate when Thomas’ 2011 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide motorcycle began to wobb…

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by Zak Failla
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Virginia Beach 20-Year-Old Motorcyclist Dies In 2-Vehicle Accident: Police Virginia Beach 20-Year-Old Motorcyclist Dies In 2-Vehicle Accident: Police
Virginia Beach 20-Year-Old Motorcyclist Dies In 2-Vehicle Accident: Police A 20-year-old motorcyclist died in a two-vehicle crash in Virginia Beach, police reported. Daniel Dill was riding near the intersection of Salem Road and Beckenham Boulevard around 5:30 p.m. on August 2, when he hit another vehicle in the intersection, according to the Virginia Beach Police Department.  Dill was pronounced dead at the scene and the driver of the other vehicle was transported to the hospital for minor injuries, authorities said.  Virginia Beach police are still investigating the crash.

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by AJ Goldbloom
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Helmet Wasn't Enough: 21-Year-Old Motorcyclist Dies In Spotsy Accident Helmet Wasn't Enough: 21-Year-Old Motorcyclist Dies In Spotsy Accident
Helmet Wasn't Enough: 21-Year-Old Motorcyclist Dies In Spotsy Accident A motorcyclist died after a fatal incident in Spotsylvania, Patch said. On July 30, 21-year-old Domonique Johnson was speeding on Route 3 around 10:40 p.m. before he swerved into a lane of slower traffic, according to reports. He collided with a 2019 Chevy Traverse and was thrown from his 2003 Suzuki upon impact, Patch said. Though all belted riders in the Chevy were unharmed, Johnson, despite wearing a helmet, died from his injuries at the scene, reports said. Click here to read Patch's full story.

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by AJ Goldbloom