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Truck Driver Charged For Crash That Killed 23-Year-Old Motorcyclist In PWC: Police
A Mack-truck driver has been charged for failing to maintain his lane leading up to the crash that killed a speeding 23-year-old motorcyclist in Prince William County, police say. Triangle resident Kojo Essandoh, 56, was issued a court summons citing him for his role in the crash that claimed the life of Woodbridge resident Melanie Ruby Morales last month. According to the Prince William Police Department, shortly before 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 5, Morales was traveling west on Old Bridge Road near Occoquan Road at a high rate of speed when "the operator lost control and separated …
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Prince William County Mother Killed In Motorcycle Crash Was Days From Getting Married
Melanie Ruby Morales was "a light to everyone she met," before she lost her life in a Prince William County motorcycle crash, just as her life was coming together. Morales, 23, a mother of two, died last week after she was riding her motorcycle and struck a Mack truck after losing control, leaving friends and family reeling. "Melanie had a strong future ahead of her, standing tough through all of the hardships life threw her way," Jared Morales said. "Not for herself, but for the family she had created." The Woodbridge resident leaves behind a husband she was planning to get married …
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Speeding Motorcyclist Killed After Losing Control And Being Struck By Truck In PWC: Police
Speed is believed to be a factor in a crash involving a motorcyclist who lost control and was struck by a Mack truck in Prince William County on Thursday afternoon, police say. Woodbridge resident Melanie Ruby Morales, 23, has been identified as the rider who was killed after sliding and being run over by a Triangle man driving a Roll-off Dumpster truck. According to the Prince William Police Department, shortly before 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 5, Morales was traveling west on Old Bridge Road near Occoquan Road at a high rate of speed when the operator "lost control and separated from the mot…
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Spotsylvania 'Country Boy' Dies In Crash, 20
A 20-year-old gearhead with an affinity for trucks, dirt bikes, and burnouts is being remembered as a man with a heart of gold who was the life of the party following a fatal crash in Spotsylvania. Support is steadily pouring in for the friends and family of "good ol' country boy" Robbie Green following the single-vehicle crash late last month. I want to say a big thank you to everyone who showed up yesterday for Robbie ❤️🤍💙I made a little video but I don’t think... Posted by Tayler Hubbs on Sunday, July 7, 2024 "My heart just shatters for this family," one well-wisher posted on Fa…
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Motorists Delayed By Fatal Motorcycle Crash Blocking Route 28 In Fairfax County
Some motorists in Fairfax County were slowed to a halt on Thursday afternoon in advance of the evening commute due to a confirmed fatal crash on Route 28. First responders were called to the northbound lanes of Route 28 at around 2:30 p.m. on June 27 to allow police to investigate a crash involving a motorcycle and truck. #Herndon: NB Rt 28 just south of McLearen Rd, all lanes are blocked due to a crash. Seek alternate routes. pic.twitter.com/iYrtsjFiv6 — VDOT Northern VA (@VaDOTNOVA) June 27, 2024 The motorcyclist was declared dead at the scene. FATAL MOTORCYCLE CRASH: Sully Rd (V…
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