Virginia State Police Continue to Investigate Prince Edward Crash
Published 3:23 pm Monday, June 9, 2025
The Virginia State Police announced on Monday that they are actively investigating the cause of a three-vehicle collision that occurred in Prince Edward the previous week. The incident resulted in one fatality and left another person needing medical attention.
The crash unfolded on Wednesday, June 4, prompting state troopers to respond at 5:40 p.m. to Abilene Road in Prince Edward County. According to initial reports, VSP Public Relations Coordinator Matt Demlein indicated that a 2008 Harley Davidson Nightster traveling south attempted to overtake a 2024 Ford F-450, which was also moving in the same direction.
“During the attempted overtaking, the motorcycle collided with a 2019 Mercedes GLC-Class traveling northbound,” Demlein noted. “Following this initial impact, the Ford F-450 struck the motorcycle.”
The motorcyclist, 39-year-old James A. Floyd III from Keysville, tragically lost his life at the scene. Demlein confirmed that Floyd was wearing a helmet at the time. The Mercedes driver, a 47-year-old resident of Rice, sustained only minor injuries, while the Ford driver emerged unscathed.
Demlein emphasized that the investigation into the crash is still ongoing.
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<p>(Franklin County, Indiana) - On Sunday, June 1 at around 2:54 p.m., Franklin County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded to a report of a motorcycle crash on State Road 252, near Raymond Road.</p>
<p>Upon arrival, deputies found that Jeffery D. Ogle, a 67-year-old from Cincinnati, was riding a 2007 Harley Davidson westbound on S.R. 252. For reasons yet to be determined, Ogle lost control of the motorcycle, veering off the north side of the road and colliding with a fence. He was ejected from the bike.</p>
<p>Sadly, Ogle was declared dead at the scene by the Franklin County Coroner’s Office. S.R. 252 was closed for approximately 1.5 hours while the investigation took place.</p>
<p>Assistance at the scene was provided by the Drewersburg Volunteer Fire Department, Letts E.M.S., and the Franklin County Coroner’s Office. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.</p>
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(Franklin County, Ind.) – On Sunday, June 1 at approximately 2:54 p.m., deputies from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department responded to reports of a motorcycle accident on State Road 252, near Raymond Road.
Upon arrival, deputies found that 67-year-old Jeffery D. Ogle of Cincinnati was riding a 2007 Harley Davidson westbound on S.R. 252. For reasons yet to be determined, Ogle lost control and veered off the north side of the roadway, colliding with a fence, resulting in his ejection from the motorcycle.
Emergency responders pronounced Ogle dead at the scene as confirmed by the Franklin County Coroner’s Office. S.R. 252 was closed for about 1.5 hours while the investigation took place.
Assistance at the scene was provided by the Drewersburg Volunteer Fire Department, Letts E.M.S., and the Franklin County Coroner’s Office. The investigation into the accident is ongoing.
A devastating traffic accident occurred late Saturday night, leading to the death of a motorcyclist when a Harley Davidson struck a recreational trailer near the intersection of N. Euclid St. and W. Bastanchury Rd.
Emergency services arrived at the scene around midnight, finding the motorcyclist, an adult male, severely injured and lying beside a heavily damaged 1993 Harley Davidson motorcycle. Despite the Fullerton Fire Department’s attempts to assist, the individual was declared dead on-site.
Initial investigations indicate that the situation began when a 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe, towing a 1996 Prowler recreational trailer, suffered a mechanical issue while heading east on W. Bastanchury Rd. The vehicle halted in the center median, and an attempt to reverse the Tahoe by another adult male caused the trailer to jackknife, encroaching into the westbound traffic lanes.
The motorcyclist, traveling west from N. Euclid St., collided with the trailer that obstructed the road. Both the female driver of the Tahoe and the male who attempted to reverse the vehicle were arrested at the scene on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs. Investigators have yet to determine whether drugs or alcohol contributed to the motorcyclist’s actions.
Authorities are in the process of identifying the deceased rider, with expected updates from the Orange County Coroner’s Office.
Fullerton Police are encouraging anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant information to come forward. Witnesses can contact Traffic Accident Investigator Manes at (714) 738-6815 or email at [email protected]. Those wishing to remain anonymous can reach out to the Orange County Crime Stoppers at 1(855) TIP-OCCS or visit occrimestoppers.org.
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<p>The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Troop A attended to two motorcycle-related accidents on Saturday, May 10.</p>
<p>The first incident involved a two-vehicle crash near Lone Jack, which left a motorcycle rider from Holden injured. According to the Patrol, the collision took place around 12:25 p.m. on Route F at Faulkenberry Road, just within Jackson County. A 71-year-old man riding a Harley Davidson motorcycle was heading south when a pickup truck, driven by a 40-year-old man from Kansas City, turned in front of him, resulting in the crash. The motorcyclist sustained moderate injuries and was transported to a hospital in the Kansas City area. It was noted that he was not wearing appropriate safety gear during the incident. The driver of the pickup was not reported to have any injuries.</p>
<p>Later that afternoon, a Wellington man was moderately injured after losing control of his minibike in Lafayette County. The Patrol reported that emergency crews were summoned to the accident site along the Missouri River around 4:15 p.m., near Old Mine Road. It was reported that the 26-year-old rider began to brake while traveling eastbound, but lost control of the bike. He was thrown from the vehicle and sustained moderate injuries, requiring transport to a Kansas City area hospital. It was also noted that he was not wearing proper safety gear at the time of the accident.</p>
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Bikers traveled from places like Wales, Northern Ireland, Amsterdam, Switzerland, Belgium, Madrid, and even the Canary Islands to honor the beloved Chris.
They joined his wife Stacey and daughters Harlo-Rose, 12, and Haylan, seven, in celebrating Chris, who was remembered by a friend for his radiant smile and boundless generosity.
More than 1,000 riders formed a procession to escort Chris to South Shields Crematorium.
The Hells Angels donned sashes on their signature leather vests showcasing Chris’ nickname “Browny”. The significant turnout caused traffic to be stopped in the Tyne Tunnel to allow the procession to proceed.
A participant from Northampton stated, “This is what we do.”
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As Chris’ coffin, adorned with “Hells Angels” on its side, entered the crematorium, bikers chanted “Affa!”—the Hells Angels slogan meaning Angels Forever, Forever Angels—while the crowd erupted in applause.
During the heartfelt service, it was remarked: “He achieved more in 37 years than many do in three lifetimes.”
Chris, a supervisor at Smulders in Wallsend, was characterized as someone who “lived life to the fullest—not in years, but in miles. He wasn’t just a biker; he was a legend in motion. His passion for motorbikes was more than a hobby; it was his way of life.”
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The officiant remarked: “Chris always said he wanted to go on his bike when his time came. Yet, he had so much more to live for.”
A fellow biker shared during the service: “He embodied integrity, bravery, and truly embraced the brotherhood of our club.”
“His class, style, and finesse were abundant.”
The Mirror reported that Chris’ life story was shared during the ceremony, bringing both laughter and tears to the attendees.
Even from a young age, he was “fearless,” with his love for bikes igniting at just seven years old. However, his wife and daughters were where he found his “greatest joy,” according to the officiant.
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Stacey shared her thoughts about her husband: “No one ever had a negative word about Chris. He was incredibly kind and willing to help anyone. He was a true family man, especially to me and our children. His impact on the town was significant, as everyone who met him adored him. He was genuinely a wonderful person.”
In Chris’s honor, Stacey has committed to completing the Three Peaks Challenge on Saturday, June 21, coinciding with the Summer Solstice, to raise funds for Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Charity. At the time of writing, an impressive £16,500 has already been donated, reflecting the love Chris inspired in those who knew him.
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A 45-year-old man from Anderson has died and a 41-year-old woman from Palo Cedro sustained serious injuries following a head-on collision involving a Harley Davidson motorcycle and a Honda sedan, as reported by the California Highway Patrol.
The incident occurred around 2:35 p.m. on Monday. Pamela Sutton, 50, of Whitmore was driving west on Whitmore Road in a black 2004 Civic at a speed between 55 and 60 mph, according to CHP spokesperson Jason Morton.
Near Cow Creek Ranch in Millville, Sutton’s vehicle veered into the opposing (eastbound) lane, colliding with the black Harley, as indicated by the CHP. The man from Anderson was riding the motorcycle at a speed comparable to that of Sutton’s vehicle at the time of impact.
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The man and his passenger were ejected from the motorcycle and landed on the shoulder of Whitmore Road, according to the CHP.
First responders confirmed that the man died at the crash scene, while his passenger was airlifted to Mercy Medical Center in Redding with serious injuries.
Sutton also reported experiencing pain following the incident, as stated by the CHP.
Alcohol and drugs were not factors in the crash, according to the CHP.
The investigation into the crash is ongoing, and the CHP has not released the identity of the deceased man pending family notification.
The CHP encourages anyone with information about the incident to contact them at 530-225-0500.
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The driver of the Harley Davidson has been identified as 40-year-old David Christopher Lewis from Warner Robins, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office.
UPDATE (4:10 p.m.) – The driver of the Harley Davidson has been named as 40-year-old David Christopher Lewis from Warner Robins by the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office.
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MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT-DT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is looking into a deadly traffic accident that occurred this morning on Hawkinsville Road, just north of the Allen Road intersection.
The accident was reported to the Macon-Bibb E-911 Center at 7:33 a.m. Authorities state that a Chevrolet Avalanche was making a left turn onto Hawkinsville Road from a gas station when it struck a Harley Davidson motorcycle traveling northbound. The driver of the Avalanche, a 42-year-old male from Macon, was taken to a medical facility and is currently stable, according to medical staff. The motorcyclist, a 40-year-old man from Warner Robins, was pronounced dead on the scene by Deputy Coroner Richard Robinson. His name has not been released at this time.
All lanes on Hawkinsville Road were temporarily closed from Houston Road to Allen Road during the investigation but have since reopened. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is continuing its investigation into the fatal incident. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500.
