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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.

Edward C. Jeffers

Edward C. Jeffers, 65, of Marietta, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born on November 29, 1959, in Watertown, NY, to Clarence Jeffers of Stanleyville and the late June Miller Jeffers.

He worked as a roofer with Bradford Roofers and ProManco. Edward enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson and cherishing moments with his grandchildren. He also had a passion for showcasing his gasoline engines and working with sheet metal.

Ed is survived by his children: Bridget Jeffers, Edward C. Jeffers, and Georgina Starkey, all of Marietta, along with eight grandchildren: Charles, Alazay, Lainey, Drayden, Harley, Cash, Jameson, and David, Jr., and a great-granddaughter, Gianna. He is also survived by his brothers: Jeffery, Clarence, James, Kurt, and Joseph.

He was preceded in death by his mother and his sister, Kelly Jeffers.

Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, January 11, at 11:00 am at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home, followed by cremation. The family will receive friends on Friday at the funeral home from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm. Messages of sympathy can be sent at www.Lankfordfh.com.