Warrenton Man Dies in Motorcycle Crash on Kettle Run Road
NOKESVILLE, VA — A Warrenton man died following a motorcycle crash on Kettle Run Road Sunday evening, authorities confirmed.
The victim has been identified as 52-year-old Charles Melvin Smith Jr. According to Prince William County Police Officer Erin Noble, Smith was riding a 2023 Harley-Davidson Road Glide southbound at 6:52 p.m. when he lost control while navigating a left curve.
Smith’s motorcycle went off the right side of the roadway and struck a concrete culvert in the 10700 block of Kettle Run Road. He was transported to an area hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Authorities are investigating the incident and urge anyone with information to contact the Prince William County Police at 703-792-6500 or submit a tip online at pwcva.gov/policetip.