A 47-year-old Temperanceville man died at the scene after losing control of his motorcycle on Saxis Road Tuesday evening, according to Virginia State Police.
ACCOMACK COUNTY, Va. — Virginia State Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that claimed the life of an Accomack County man Tuesday evening.
The single-vehicle crash occurred at approximately 7:48 p.m. on Saxis Road near Hammock Road, according to state police.
Key Points
• A 47-year-old Temperanceville man was killed in a motorcycle crash on Saxis Road.
• Police said the Harley-Davidson left the roadway and struck a guardrail.
• The crash remains under investigation by Virginia State Police.
Troopers said a Harley-Davidson motorcycle was traveling eastbound on Saxis Road when the rider lost control of the vehicle and went off the roadway.
After leaving the road, the motorcycle struck a guardrail, investigators said.
Rider pronounced dead at the scene
Virginia State Police identified the rider as Christopher J. Taylor, 47, of Temperanceville.
Taylor died at the scene of the crash, according to authorities.
Investigation remains ongoing
State police have not released additional details regarding what may have caused the motorcycle to leave the roadway.
The fatal crash remains under investigation.
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