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Multiple People Injured In Virginia Motorcycle Crash, Police Say (
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Several people reportedly were injured in Virginia on Wednesday in a crash involving a motorcycle in Alexandria, police say. Shortly after 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 30, first responders were called to a motorcycle crash on Queen Street and North Washington Street. Multiple injuries were reported, according to police. Queen Street and North Washington Street in Alexandria Google Maps street view Traffic in the area was being diverted northbound from Washington at Cameron Street. Drivers and pedestrians have been advised to avoid the area. More information is expected to be released as the…
Obituaries
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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Bright Future Cut Short: Crash Kills Spotsy Motorcyclist, 20, Days Before Birthday
Angel Gabriel Flores was looking forward to his 21st birthday when he was involved in a fatal motorcycle crash in Spotsylvania, his family says. Late in the afternoon on Saturday, June 8, Flores was involved in a crash with a 74-year-old man in a sedan in the area of Benchmark Road and Cahill Street. Google Maps street view Flores was rushed to an area hospital, where he later died from injuries sustained in the crash, which remains under investigation. The 20-year-old was three days away from his birthday. "He was an amazing brother, and our family is heartbroken by his loss," his si…
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Pennsylvania Married Couple Killed In Virginia Motorcycle Crash
A couple from York, PA died in a Virginia motorcycle crash earlier this month, authorities said. Bill Winemiller and his wife, Jane Winemiller, were heading east on Route 7 on a 2017 Harley-Davidson motorcycle when it rear-ended a 2018 Honda Civic stopped for a red light at the intersection of Harry Byrd Highway and Main Street in Clarke County around 2:30 p.m. on Friday, May 3, according to Virginia State Police. Bill, 69, was taken to Winchester Medical Center, where he died on Saturday, May 11, his obituary on York Dispatch says. Jane died at the same hospital on Friday, M…
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VA Motorcyclist ID'd After Construction Zone Crash On I-83 At MD/PA Line: Coroner
A 48-year-old Virginia motorcyclist has been identified at a Pennsylvania hospital following an airborne crash in a construction zone at the Maryland state line, the York County Coroner's office announced late on Sunday, April 14. Vann Ashe II of the 13800 block of Jefferson Park Drive, Herndon, was traveling with a group of motorcyclists on Interstate 83 South near Exit 36 when they "entered a construction zone with uneven surfaces. The area was clearly marked ahead of the construction alerting drivers of the situation. However, during the process of switching lanes in the a…
Police & Fire
Motorcyclist, 28, Killed In Head-On, High Speed Virginia Crash
A 28-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a Rappahannock County motorcycle crash Friday, Jan. 26, Virginia State Police said. Kono Yang, of Burke, was heading west on Lee Highway at a high rate of speed on a 2018 Kawasaki motorcycle when he lost control maneuvering a curve around 2:45 p.m., VSP Sgt. Brent Coffey said. Yang crossed the double solid yellow centerline and struck an eastbound Mazda CX-9 head-on about a mile west of Estes Mill Road, Coffey said. Yang died at the scene of the crash due to his injuries. He was wearing a helmet. The driver and passenger in the Mazda were not injur…
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No Charges For US Park Police Officers Involved In Ill-Fated Pursuit In DC
Four US Park Police officers will not face charges for their roles in a pursuit that led to the death of James Herndon in the summer of 2022, federal authorities announced on Tuesday afternoon. The US Attorney's Office in DC announced on Jan. 23 that there was insufficient evidence to pursue any criminal or civil charges against the officers involved in the June 2022 pursuit that left the motorcyclist dead after he crashed under curious circumstances. On June 27, 2022, officers from the Metropolitan Police Department attempted to stop Herndon, who was riding a three-wheeled bike, based on a…
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One Motorcyclist Killed, One Critical After SUV Crash In Virginia: State Police (
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An early morning crash in Virginia left one motorcyclist dead, and a second with serious injuries after they were run down by an SUV. At around 4:40 a.m. on Saturday morning, Virginia State Police troopers were called to a stretch of I-395 in Arlington County, when three motorcyclists were riding when they were struck from behind by an SUV. The crash happened near Exit 8 for Route 27. Two of the bikers were taken to a nearby hospital, police say, where one was later pronounced dead on Saturday and the other is being treated for what were described as "serious injuries." The driver o…
Obituaries
Florida Motorcyclist Crosses Double Yellow Line, Dies On Group Ride In Virginia: Cops, Friends
A 65-year-old Florida man died in a Loudoun County motorcycle crash. Jorge Seminario crossed a double yellow line and was trying to pass multiple vehicles at a high rate of speed when the driver of a van made a left turn into a driveway on Saturday, Oct. 7, at 3:25 p.m., the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office said. The motorcyclist struck the left front side quarter panel of the van in the 19200 block of Harmony Church Road in Hamilton. Seminario was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The driver of the van was not injured. A GoFundMe launched for Seminario's s…
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Police ID Virginia Harley-Davidson Rider Killed In Weekend Crash
A 64-year-old Virginia man died at an area hospital after losing control of his motorcycle and crashing, state police say. Gainesville resident Ronald D. Musselman has been identified by Virginia State Police as the Harley-Davidson motorcyclist who was killed on Saturday, Sept. 30 on Route 621 south of Clevengers Utility Road in Culpepper County. Route 621 (Jeffersonton Rd) just south of Clevengers Utility RoadGoogle Maps street view According to state police, at around 7:10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30, Musselman was traveling north on Route 621 when he failed to maneuver a curve, ran of…
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Police ID Motorcyclist Killed In I-95 Crash With VDOT Car: 'Deeply Saddened'
Police have identified the motorcyclist killed in a crash involving a Virginia Department of Transportation vehicle on I-95 earlier this week. Victor M. Harper II, 30, of Dumfries, was heading north when he lost control and ran off the right side of the highway around 4:40 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, Virginia State Police said. Harper struck a VDOT Safety Service Patrol vehicle that was stopped in the shoulder with its lights activated at the 155 mile marker in Prince William County. Just before that, a sedan ran off the right side of the highway and struck the VDOT car. Harper, meanwhile, …
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Traffic Halted On I-95 In Stretch Of Virginia For Motorcycle Crash (
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All northbound lanes on I-95 were temporarily closed during the evening commute in Prince William County as police investigated a reported motorcycle crash. Traffic was tied up on Wednesday afternoon in Dale City, leading to a miles-long backup of traffic in Virginia as the scene of the crash was cleared. Dale City: 95NB before Dale Blvd: All NB lanes closed due to a serious crash involving a motorcycle. Pls use alternate route. — VDOT Northern VA (@VaDOTNOVA) September 27, 2023 Lanes are expected to stay closed for an extended period of time as the investigation into the incident cont…
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Motorcyclist Who Died In Fairfax County Crash Was On Stolen Bike, Police Say
Police have identified the 22-year-old motorcyclist killed in a crash involving a stolen bike Thursday, Aug. 31 in Fairfax County. Merle Webster Beach, of Springfield, was riding a stolen 2004 Suzuki on Henderson Road near thistledown Trail at a high rate of speed when he crested a small hill and lost control around 1:20 p.m. in Fairfax Station, police said. Beach was ejected from the bike and taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Anyone with information about this crash is asked to contact the FCPD's Crash Reconstruction Unit at 703-280-0543. Tips can also be submitted anon…
Police & Fire
Army Officer, 43, Killed In Loudoun County Motorcycle Crash
A 43-year-old Sterling resident and former officer in the United States Army, was killed in a motorcycle crash in Sterling on Saturday, Aug. 5, according to authorities and those who knew him. Joshua Desmond was taken to a hospital following the 9:55 a.m. crash on Corkwood Drive and Cascade Parkway, the Loudon County Sheriff's Office said. He died on Sunday, Aug 6, the Loudon County Sheriff's Office said. The speed of the motorcycle is believed to be a factor in the crash, the Loudon County Sherriff's Office said. The driver of the passenger vehicle involved remained on the scene. Trib…
Obituaries
Motorcyclist, 27, Dies In Crash Up The Street From His Manassas Home
Franco Dario Calvi Munoz died in a motorcycle crash in Manassas on July Fourth. Lifelong Manassas resident Franco Dario Calvi Munoz died on July 4, in a motorcycle crash not far from his home, those who knew him said. According to a GoFundMe campaign, the 27-year-old was heading into Old Town to meet his family, "when a driver and crashed with him right down the street from his own home." He was pronounced dead at the scene. Police reported an incident around 9 p.m. on the 9000 block of Center Street, in which a motorcyclist collided with an SUV turning left near the inter…
Police & Fire
20-Year-Old Navy Service Member From NJ Dies In VA Motorcycle Crash
A 20-year-old motorcyclist from New Jersey died in a motorcycle crash in Virginia last week, authorities said. Quentin Perkins had been riding with a group of motorcyclists from York County to James City County on the Colonial Parkway, before the crash at 820 p.m. on Friday, July 7, county police said. Perkins and another rider went into a turn at high speeds, left the roadway, and crashed into a wooded area. Multiple witnesses on the roadway reported reckless driving by motorcyclists. Perkins, an active-duty U.S. Navy service member, was pronounced dead at the scene by James City County M…
Police & Fire
Motorcyclist Without Helmet Killed Crashing In DC Intersection, Police Say
Police have identified the 29-year-old motorcyclist who was riding without a helmet and was killed crashing in a busy Washington, DC intersection. Dejuan George was killed following a crash with a Kia that he struck while crossing through the intersection of Holbrook Terrace and Montello Avenue last week, the Metropolitan Police Department announced on Tuesday, June 27. The Northeast DC resident was riding his 2018 Royal Enfield motorcycle without a helmet shortly before 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 22 on Montello Avenue NE when he entered the intersection of Holbrook Terrace NE, where he st…
Police & Fire
Motorcyclist, 37, Dies After Running Red Light, Hitting Minivan On Fairfax County Parkway
Police have identified the 37-year-old motorcyclist killed in a northern Virginia crash over the weekend. Dominique Hunt-Brown, of Springfield was heading south on the Fairfax County Parkway in Reston, when he ran a red light and struck a minivan turning left from Sunset Hills Road around 7:55 p.m. Saturday, June 17, Fairfax County police said. Hunt-Brown was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. Detectives continue to investigate to determine whether speed and alcohol were factors in the crash. Anyone with information about this crash is asked to contact our Crash Reconstruc…
Obituaries
DC Officer, VA Dad Killed In Motorcycle Crash Mourned As 'Everyone's Band-Aid'
To many, Nelson Casillas' presence was a safe place. It's no wonder the 31-year-old Virginia dad worked in law enforcement, loved ones say: He was a comfort, a confident, and instantly put those around him at ease. If you knew Nelson, you knew he'd be there for you. But Casillas, a Washington DC police officer, died on Wednesday, June 7, in a motorcycle crash on Interstate 95, leaving the world a little bit grayer. "Nelson will be remembered as a happy dreamer that was full of life and love," reads his obituary. "He was so loved by many and will be greatly missed." A GoFundMe was la…
Obituaries
DC Police Officer Killed In Motorcycle Crash On I-95 In Virginia
Another veteran officer from the Metropolitan Police Department has been killed in a motorcycle crash. The agency announced that Second District Officer Nelson Casillas, an eight-year veteran of the department, was involved in a serious crash in Virginia and died from his injuries on Wednesday, June 7. The 31-year-old was heading north on a 2007 Honda CBR1000 RR motorcycle at a high rate of speed, when he cut through the gore area of the exit ramp and struck an impact attenuator around 1 p.m. near Exit 156 for Dale City, Virginia State Police said. Casillas was thrown from the bike, …
Police & Fire
Police ID Motorcyclist, 46, Killed In Fairfax County Crash
A 46-year-old motorcyclist died in a Fairfax County crash Friday, May 19. Samuel Gensel, of Springfield, was heading north on Hoos Road on a 2001 Harley Davidson when he failed to navigate a curve and veered off the roadway just before 5 p.m., police said. The crash happened near the Crosspointe Glen Way intersection, ejecting Gensel, police said. Gensel was taken to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead. Detectives continue to investigate to determine whether speed and alcohol were factors in the crash. Anyone with information about this crash is asked to contact our Crash R…
Police & Fire
Ejected Motorcyclist Run Over, Killed By Cars On I-66 In Fiery Crash
A 29-year-old Virginia motorcyclist was killed in a fiery I-66 crash in which he was ejected from the bike and run over by two cars, authorities said. Jeffrey R. Armstrong, of Sterling, was head east on a 2006 Suzuki GSX-R 600 when he rear-ended a Honda Odyssey around 11:25 p.m. Friday, April 21, Virginia State Police said. The crash happened near the 50 mile marker where Armstrong, who was wearing a helmet, was ejected and thrown into the travel lane, authorities said. Both Armstrong and the motorcycle were then struck by two additional vehicles, and the bike caught fire. Armstrong was p…
Police & Fire
DC Police Sgt. Dies In Motorcycle Crash
Jin Park, an 11-year veteran of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), died in a motorcycle crash Friday, April 21. The sergeant, assigned to the Fourth District, was heading home after his shift at the time of the crash, the MPD said. “It is with a heavy heart that we mourn the loss of an admired and beloved MPD Sergeant, Chief Robert J. Contee III said. "Our heartfelt sympathies are with the Park family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time. Let us honor his memory and find strength in the knowledge that his actions with our department had a positive impa…
Police & Fire
Fairfax Police Officer Airlifted To Hospital After Motorcycle Crash
Lanes were blocked near George Mason University following a motorcycle crash involving a Fairfax police officer, authorities say. The crash happened at Braddock Road and Roanoke Road around 1 p.m., Friday, Dec, 9. The officer involved has been rushed to a hospital with serious injuries, according to Fairfax police. Braddock Road continues to be closed between Roanoke River Road and Route 123. Drivers are encouraged to seek alternate routes of travel as the crash is investigated. Any other injuries in the collision are currently unknown.
Police & Fire
Motorcyclist Killed In Fairfax County Crash
A motorcyclist was killed in a Fairfax County crash Saturday, Aug. 13, authorities announced. The victim collided head-on with a vehicle at Henderson Road and Devereux Station Lane in Fairfax Station around 7 p.m. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
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Rider Dies After Crashing On Milled Section Of Asphalt In Fairfax: Police
A 63-year-old motorcycle driver died in a crash on a milled area of asphalt in Fairfax, police said. Officers were investigating the incident, which occurred around 6:15 p.m. on June 29, when Brian Perry lost control of his 2007 Kawaski bike as he transitioned between paved and milled road, according to Fairfax County Police. Perry was taken to the hospital where he succumbed to his injuries on July 12, officials reported. Police said they do not believe that alcohol and speed were factors in this incident. Anyone with more information about this crash is asked to call the Fai…
Police & Fire
Helicopter Lands On I-395 To Assist Officer, Driver Captures It All
Everything is a landing site during an emergency. A medivac pilot proved that on Wednesday, July 6, after they landed a helicopter on Interstate 395 to rescue a police officer. Park police requested the helicopter to rescue a motorcycle officer who'd crashed on Maine Avenue, WJLA said. A US Park Police pilot had no choice but to land on I-395 around 6:30 p.m. to whisk the officer away to a nearby hospital for treatment. The impromptu landing caused a traffic back up and cars stopped on the other side of the interstate to watch this rare sight. One Twitter user videoed the scene to ask wh…
Obituaries
Springfield Motorcyclist Killed In Burke Crash: Police
A Springfield man was killed in a crash on the Burke Center Parkway over the holiday weekend, authorities said. Nema Mirsaeedi, 31, was riding westbound on his 2020 Honda motorcycle when he turned and collided with the front passenger side of a Mercedes going the other direction, Fairfax County Police said. Mirsaeedi was thrown from his motorcycle in the course of the incident and was taken to a nearby hospital where he died, police said. A friend on Facebook remembers Mirsaeedi as a good person with a true passion for music. Police did not specify whether the surviving driver of the…
Police & Fire
Troopers ID 23-Year-Old Alexandria Man Who Fell 28 Feet In Fatal Crash
A 23-year-old Alexandria man died after he was thrown off of his motorcycle and fell nearly 30 feet onto the interstate on Sunday afternoon, June 26, authorities said. Braydon A. Stone drove his 2019 Kawasaki Ninja off the left side of a ramp on I-495 as he took the exit for Eisenhower Ave toward Mill Road around 3 p.m., Virginia State Police said. He hit a cement wall, which launched him through the air and onto the highway 28 feet below the overpass. Troopers rushed him to Inova Fairfax Hospital, where he later died of his wounds, troopers said. He was wearing a helm…
Police & Fire
Fairfax Man Dies After Driving Off Mountain Road: Police
A 42-year-old Fairfax man died over the weekend after crashing his motorcycle on a mountain road, reports said. Ui Kyung Kim crashed Saturday afternoon, June 18, while driving on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Bedford County, The Roanoke Times reported. The National Park Service said Kim was speeding south near milepost 77, not far from the Apple Orchard Mountain overlook, and couldn't navigate a curve. He lost control of the bike and went off of the two-lane road, the report said. No other cars were involved in the crash.
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Speeding Virginia Motorcyclist Tumbles Into Sign, Ejected, Killed In Fredericksburg: Police
One person has died in an overnight motorcycle crash in Stafford County, authorities said. Police responded to the incident in the 1300 block of Lafayette Boulevard around 1 a.m. on Thursday, May 12, according to Fredericksburg Police. Officers determined a motorcyclist crashed into another vehicle while they were speeding northbound on Lafayette Boulevard. The motorcyclist then drove around the car and fell down a nearby hill "at a high rate of speed," according to police. He afterwards lost control and went off the road before hitting the National Park Se…
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