Motorcycle Crash in Newport News Leaves One Dead, One Injured
NEWPORT NEWS, VA – A motorcycle accident on Jefferson Avenue resulted in one fatality and another person injured on Friday, October 13, 2023, at approximately 5:15 p.m.
According to the NEWPORT NEWS POLICE DEPARTMENT, the crash involved two motorcycles traveling southbound near the intersection with Oyster Point Road. Emergency responders arrived on the scene shortly after the incident was reported and provided medical aid to the injured party.
Authorities confirmed that one rider, a 22-year-old male, died at the scene, while the other, a 26-year-old male, sustained serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital. The identities of the involved parties are being withheld pending family notification.
The southbound lanes of Jefferson Avenue were closed for over two hours as emergency crews conducted their investigation and cleared the scene. The cause of the accident remains under investigation by the NEWPORT NEWS POLICE DEPARTMENT.
No additional information has been released at this time. Further updates will follow as more details become available.