PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. (7News) — A 19-year-old motorcyclist from Manassas died in a collision in Bristow on Saturday evening.
According to the Prince William County Police, the incident occurred at approximately 7:59 p.m. near Nokesville Road and Stadler Place. A 2004 Kawasaki ZX-6R was seen traveling southbound at a high rate of speed.
The officer conducting stationary speed enforcement activated emergency lights as the motorcyclist turned off the bike’s lights and sped toward Linton Hall Road.
At that moment, a 2024 Nissan Sentra, driven by a 50-year-old woman from Bealeton, was stopped at a red light on Linton Hall Road. As she began to turn right onto Nokesville Road, the motorcycle collided with her vehicle.
The motorcyclist was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. The Nissan driver sustained minor injuries and received treatment.
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash and are urging witnesses to provide information to Prince William County Police.