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20-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In High-Speed Dumfries Hit-Run: Police 20-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In High-Speed Dumfries Hit-Run: Police
20-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In High-Speed Dumfries Hit-Run: Police A 20-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a hit-and-run crash late Wednesday, April 24 in Prince William County, police said. Joseph Emmanuel Word was operating a 2023 Kawasaki Ninja 400R at high speeds southbound on Richmond Highway when he was struck by a 2020 Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck heading north near the Pine Bluff Drive intersection around 10:20 p.m., county police said. The pickup had entered the intersection in front of the motorcycle’s path of travel, causing the collision that separated Word from his bike, police said. The driver of the pickup truck fled the scene. The…
Motorcyclist, 23, Killed In I-395 Crash Was Former Hylton High School Football Player Motorcyclist, 23, Killed In I-395 Crash Was Former Hylton High School Football Player
Motorcyclist, 23, Killed In I-395 Crash Was Former Hylton High School Football Player Services have been set for 23-year-old Joshua Craig Jr., the motorcyclist killed in a crash on I-395 last week. Craig, of Dumfries, was heading north on I-395 at a high rate of speed when he lost control and struck a 2012 Acura TL around 4:50 p.m. near milepost 7 in Arlington, Virginia State Police said. At the scene. VDOT Craig's Honda CBR600RR went off the road to the right and struck a guard rail. Craig, who was wearing a helmet, was ejected and pronounced dead at the scene. Records show Craig played football for C.D. Hylton High School, having graduated in 2020. The fami…
Motorcyclist Killed In I-395 Crash In Arlington Motorcyclist Killed In I-395 Crash In Arlington
Motorcyclist Killed In I-395 Crash In Arlington A motorcyclist was killed in a crash on I-395 in Arlington on Thursday, April 18, State Police said. The motorcycle was traveling north when it ran off the road near Exit 8 and struck the guardrail around 4:50 p.m., Virginia State Police said. The rider was thrown from the bike and died at the scene.  UPDATE: Police ID 23-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In I-395 Crash The crash remains under investigation.
Motorcyclist, 48 Killed In Virginia Crash ID'd By State Police Motorcyclist, 48 Killed In Virginia Crash ID'd By State Police
Motorcyclist, 48 Killed In Virginia Crash ID'd By State Police Virginia State Police have identified the 48-year-old motorcyclist killed in a crash over the weekend in Madison County. Lucio E. Weaver, of Madison, was heading south on Route 29 at a high rate of speed when he collided with a northbound 2012 Subaru Impreza turning left onto South Main Street around 5:20 p.m. Sunday, April 14, a spokesperson for the department said. Weaver died while in transport to a local hospital. He was wearing a helmet. The driver of the Subaru, a 32-year-old woman from Rochelle, suffered minor injuries in the crash and taken to UVA Medical Center for treatment. She …
Easter Sunday Crash Kills Motorcyclist In Loudoun County Easter Sunday Crash Kills Motorcyclist In Loudoun County
Easter Sunday Crash Kills Motorcyclist In Loudoun County A motorcyclist died hours after an Easter Sunday crash in Loudoun County, police said. The 2002 Honda motorcycle and a 2015 Honda CRV collided at Mooreview Parkway and Boulevard just before 7 p.m. Sunday, March 31, the sheriff's office said. The motorcyclist was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries where they died just before 7 a.m. Monday, April 1. There were no reported injuries to the occupants in the CRV. The Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit is investigating the incident. The motorcyclist's name was not released.
Grieving Arlington Mom Seeks Support After Son Dies In Motorcycle Crash Grieving Arlington Mom Seeks Support After Son Dies In Motorcycle Crash
Grieving Arlington Mom Seeks Support After Son Dies In Motorcycle Crash The mother of a 19-year-old Arlington motorcyclist killed in a crash last weekend is seeking support. Maribel Perez is mourning the loss of Alejandro Portillo, who died Sunday, March 10 in the Baileys Crossroads accident. Portillo was heading east on Leesburg Pike in the left through-lane when he collided with an Acura heading west, trying to turn onto Glen Carlyn Drive around 110:10 p.m., authorities said at the time. He was hospitalized where he was pronounced dead. The driver of the Acura remained on scene and was uninjured.  "Please help me with expenses to help send my…
Motorcyclist, 19, Killed In Fairfax County Crash Motorcyclist, 19, Killed In Fairfax County Crash
Motorcyclist, 19, Killed In Fairfax County Crash A 19-year-old motorcyclist from Arlington was killed in a Fairfax County crash, police said. Alejandro Portillo was heading east on Leesburg Pike in the left through-lane when he collided with an Acura heading west, trying to turn onto Glen Carlyn Drive around 110:10 p.m., authorities said. Portillo was hospitalized where he was pronounced dead. The driver of the Acura remained on scene and was uninjured.  Detectives would like to speak to anyone who may have information in the crash: 703-280-0543. 
Motorcyclist, 27, Killed In Fairfax County Crash Just Started New Job As Engineer Motorcyclist, 27, Killed In Fairfax County Crash Just Started New Job As Engineer
Motorcyclist, 27, Killed In Fairfax County Crash Just Started New Job As Engineer A 27-year-old motorcyclist died in a crash on Rt. 28 Friday night, Nov. 17, police said. Zafeer Piracha, of Lorton was heading north on the roadway on a Kawasaki when he was struck by a 2016 Acura TLX, also heading north, at Westfields Boulevard in Centreville around 9 p.m., Fairfax County police said. Piracha was ejected from the bike and pronounced dead at the scene. The Acura driver was taken to a local hospital with injuries considered not life-threatening. Detectives continue to investigate whether speed and/or alcohol were factors in the crash. Pirarcha's LinkedIn page shows he…
Motorcyclist Remembered For 'Amazing Heart,' 'Goofy Personality' After Fatal Crash In Maryland Motorcyclist Remembered For 'Amazing Heart,' 'Goofy Personality' After Fatal Crash In Maryland
Motorcyclist Remembered For 'Amazing Heart,' 'Goofy Personality' After Fatal Crash In Maryland David Alan Nutter was truly a jack of all trades, and his death has left friends and family reeling. Late last month, the 32-year-old Severna Park resident was killed while riding his motorcycle when he struck a BMW in Annapolis, was ejected from his bike, and was pronounced dead near the intersection of Legion Avenue and West Street. Following the fatal incident, his community and other well-wishers have begun rallying around his family, raising thousands of dollars just days after the fateful crash in Anne Arundel County. "(His) flame burned bright and strong. Some would say he burned b…
DC Motorcyclist Killed, Driver Critically Injured In Maryland Crash: Police DC Motorcyclist Killed, Driver Critically Injured In Maryland Crash: Police
DC Motorcyclist Killed, Driver Critically Injured In Maryland Crash: Police A 30-year-old DC motorcyclist is dead and a second person was injured in a violent crash in Prince George's County over the weekend, authorities announced on Tuesday. Christopher Eugene Johnson has been identified as the rider who was killed crashing on Friday, Oct. 6 near the intersection of Central Avenue and Pepper Mill Drive in Capitol Heights, according to police. Police say that shortly before 9 p.m. on Friday night, Johnson was riding his motorcycle in the area of the intersection when he struck the passenger side of a car turning left onto Pepper Mill Drive from Central Avenue. Joh…
Motorcyclist Killed In Fairfax County Crash Motorcyclist Killed In Fairfax County Crash
Motorcyclist Killed In Fairfax County Crash A motorcyclist was killed Thursday, Aug. 31, in a Fairfax County crash. The man was rushed to the hospital after the accident at Henderson Road and Thistledown Trail, where he was pronounced dead. UPDATE: The adult man taken to the hospital has been pronounced deceased. Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit are investigating. Please use an alternate route and avoid the area. #FCPD pic.twitter.com/DKffGNVRlt — Fairfax County Police (@FairfaxCountyPD) August 31, 2023 The roadway, located just off Ox Road, was closed as of 3 p.m. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or wa…
Police ID Motorcyclist, 35, Killed In I-66 Crash Police ID Motorcyclist, 35, Killed In I-66 Crash
Police ID Motorcyclist, 35, Killed In I-66 Crash Police have identified the 35-year-old motorcyclist killed in a crash on Interstate 66 over the weekend. Cody P. Riley, 36, of Owens Cross Roads, AL, was riding east at an excessive rate of speed on a 2018 Yamaha FZ09, when he lost control around 8:25 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, Virginia State Police said. Riley was thrown from the vehicle in the express lanes at the 60 mile marker. His bike came to rest on the left shoulder. Riley, who was wearing a helmet, was taken to Inova Fairfax Hospital where he died that day. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Joi…
Police ID Motorcyclist, 30, Killed In Crash Police ID Motorcyclist, 30, Killed In Crash
Police ID Motorcyclist, 30, Killed In Crash Police in Prince William County have identified the motorcyclist killed in a crash on  Tuesday, Aug. 22. Muhammad Mubashar, 30, of Manassas, was operating his bike at a high rate of speed south on Lake Jackson, when he lost control while navigating a turn in the roadway, around 10:30 p.m., county police said. The motorcycle left the roadway and traveled up an embankment, where the Mubashar came off the bike and struck a tree. He was transported to an area hospital where he died on Wednesday, Aug. 23. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All …
Speeding Motorcyclist, 19, Dead In Stafford County Crash With Box Truck: Sheriff Speeding Motorcyclist, 19, Dead In Stafford County Crash With Box Truck: Sheriff
Speeding Motorcyclist, 19, Dead In Stafford County Crash With Box Truck: Sheriff Authorities have identified the 19-year-old motorcyclist who was killed in a Stafford County crash this week. Fnu Sajid, of Stafford, was heading north on Richmond Highway at a high rate of speed when he struck a box truck turning left from the southbound side of the highway onto Eskimo Hill Road, Stafford County Sheriff David Decatur said. The crash happened around 12:55 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 8. Sajid was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the box truck was uninjured and remained on scene. Neither driver had enough reaction time to avoid the accident. The crash remains …
Police ID DC Motorcyclist Ejected From Bike, Killed In Multi-Vehicle Crash In MD Police ID DC Motorcyclist Ejected From Bike, Killed In Multi-Vehicle Crash In MD
Police ID DC Motorcyclist Ejected From Bike, Killed In Multi-Vehicle Crash In MD A motorcyclist from Washington, DC was killed after crashing into the back of a vehicle and then being struck by a second car in Prince George's County over the weekend. Kristopher Watson, 33, has been identified by the Prince George's County Police Department as the man who was killed in District Heights while riding late on Saturday night. Police say that officers were called at approximately 11:10 p.m. on Saturday, June 10, to the intersection of Forestville Road and Marlboro Pike, where there was a multi-vehicle crash involving a motorcyclist reported. The investigation found that Wats…
VA Motorcyclist Killed In MDW Crash Mourned As Cherished Uncle VA Motorcyclist Killed In MDW Crash Mourned As Cherished Uncle
VA Motorcyclist Killed In MDW Crash Mourned As Cherished Uncle Shock and sadness spread following the death of 34-year-old Loudoun County resident Erik Grier. The Ashburn resident was riding his motorcycle northbound on Claiborne Parkway near Harry Byrd Highway Friday, May 26 around 2:40 p.m. the county sheriff's office said. Erik Grier was being mourned as a cherished uncle.Erik Edward Facebook photo Erik struck the guardrail and was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead, authorities said. As of Wednesday, May 31, more than $3,900 was raised on a GoFundMe page launched by Mitch Reddington. "I know from many conversations with h…
Police ID Motorcyclist, 34, Killed In Loudoun County Crash Police ID Motorcyclist, 34, Killed In Loudoun County Crash
Police ID Motorcyclist, 34, Killed In Loudoun County Crash Authorities have identified the 34-year-old motorcyclist killed in a Memorial Day Weekend crash in Loudoun County. Erik E. Grier, of Ashburn, is believed to have lost control of his bike while riding north on Claiborne Parkway near Harry Byrd Highway Friday, May 26 around 2:40 p.m. the county sheriff's office said. The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred on northbound  Grier struck the guardrail and was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead, authorities said. Anyone with information, please contact Investigato…
Motorcyclist, 22, Killed In VA Crash Was 'Nothing Shy Of Amazing,' Loved Ones Say Motorcyclist, 22, Killed In VA Crash Was 'Nothing Shy Of Amazing,' Loved Ones Say
Motorcyclist, 22, Killed In VA Crash Was 'Nothing Shy Of Amazing,' Loved Ones Say Shock and sadness spread following the death of a 22-year-old motorcyclist in a Fairfax County crash Saturday evening, May 6. Carrington Fitzgerald was heading south on Richmond Highway while a Honda Accord driver was stopped in the left turn lane at Burnch Crest Way in Lorton, attempting to make a U-turn around 5:10 p.m., Fairfax County police said. As the driver attempted to make a U-turn to go southbound on Richmond Highway, the motorcycle collided with the vehicle, and Fitzgerald was ejected from his 2009 Kawasaki.  He was pronounced dead at the scene while the driver of the Accord wa…
Speeding Motorcyclist Killed After Crashing Into Back Of Work Van Driven By VA Man: Sheriff Speeding Motorcyclist Killed After Crashing Into Back Of Work Van Driven By VA Man: Sheriff
Speeding Motorcyclist Killed After Crashing Into Back Of Work Van Driven By VA Man: Sheriff Authorities in Maryland have released the name of a 31-year-old rider who was killed after crashing his motorcycle into the back of a white work van being driven by a Virginia man. In Calvert County, Waldorf resident Jesse Lee Wallace was killed shortly before 10:15 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5, in Prince Frederick when he crashed into the van in the area of Solomons Island Road and Auto Drive. Upon arrival, members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office said that deputies located a white Chevrolet work van with rear-end damage and a “mangled red motorcycle.” The initial investigation deter…
Motorcyclist Killed In Three-Vehicle Virginia Crash, Police Say Motorcyclist Killed In Three-Vehicle Virginia Crash, Police Say
Motorcyclist Killed In Three-Vehicle Virginia Crash, Police Say A motorcyclist was killed in a three-vehicle crash in Virginia, authorities said. The wreck happened at West Ox Road and Penderbrook Drive in Fair Oaks on Tuesday, Oct. 25, according to the Fairfax County Police Department. Officers are on scene of a three vehicle crash at West Ox Rd/Penderbrook Dr in Fair Oaks. A motorcyclist has been pronounced deceased. Southbound West Ox traffic is being detoured. Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit are responding. pic.twitter.com/tDVSq6ij0H — Fairfax County Police (@FairfaxCountyPD) October 25, 2022 The deadly incident shut down southbo…
Baltimore Motorcyclist Shared Riding Videos Hours Before Crash That Killed Him Baltimore Motorcyclist Shared Riding Videos Hours Before Crash That Killed Him
Baltimore Motorcyclist Shared Riding Videos Hours Before Crash That Killed Him A community is coming together to support the family of a man killed while riding his motorcycle, only hours after he posted videos of him on his bike, according to GoFundMe. Ryan Reece fatally struck a minivan around 8 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 11 while in the area of Renner Road and Leonardtown Road, according to The Baynet. DMV Posted by Ryaan Reece on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 Friends and family of Reece have since come together to try to raise money to support his loved ones after his passing, in hopes to cover any expenses related to the tragic accident. So far, nearly $7,000 has been …
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…
Virginia Motorcyclist Killed After Being Airlifted To Hospital, State Police Say Virginia Motorcyclist Killed After Being Airlifted To Hospital, State Police Say
Virginia Motorcyclist Killed After Being Airlifted To 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…
DC Motorcyclist Ejected From Bike, Struck By Multiple Hit-Run Drivers In Maryland: State Police DC Motorcyclist Ejected From Bike, Struck By Multiple Hit-Run Drivers In Maryland: State Police
DC 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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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." …
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.
'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…