Updated: Route 1 Crash Kills 1, Injures Another

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Update

A 26-year-old motorcyclist from Woodbridge was killed in a crash on Route 1.

Here’s the latest from police:

Crash – Fatality – On December 2nd at 12:24PM, investigators from the Crash Investigation Unit responded to the area of Jefferson Davis Hwy and Chesapeake Dr in Dumfries (22026) to investigate a crash involving a motorcycle.

The investigation revealed that the driver of a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado was making a left turn from Chesapeake Dr onto southbound Jefferson Davis Hwy when the vehicle crossed paths with a 2010 Yamaha T-Max motorcycle which was traveling northbound on Jefferson Davis Hwy.

The operator of the motorcycle and a passenger were transported to area hospitals where the operator died as a result of his injuries. The passenger of the motorcycle also sustained serious injuries. The driver of the Silverado pickup truck was not injured. Due to the impact, the motorcycle was initially believed to have been a moped but was determined to be a motorcycle during the investigation.

Speed, alcohol and drug use are not factors in the collision. Both occupants of the motorcycle were wearing helmets at the time of the crash. Charges are pending at this time. The investigation continues.

Identified:

The operator of the 2010 Yamaha T-Max motorcycle was identified as Justin CaseyFELCH, 26, of Woodbridge

The passenger of the 2010 Yamaha T-Max motorcycle was identified as a 31 year old man of Dumfries

The driver of the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado was identified as a 57 year old man of Germantown, MD

Original post

One person was killed this afternoon in a crash on Route 1 outside Dumfries.

Here’s the latest from Prince William police:

UPDATE [2:01PM]: This crash is a confirmed fatality and involved a moped, not a motorcycle as originally reported. The deceased is an adult male. A second adult male was also transported with injuries; his condition is unknown at this time. Both were on the moped at the time of the collision. The investigation continues. The roadway also remains closed at this time.

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*TRAFFIC ALERT [Original Post]: Dumfries | Vehicle Crash;
All lanes of Jefferson Davis Hwy in both directions will be closed in the area of Chesapeake Dr for a vehicle crash involving a motorcycle. Police are on scene directing traffic. Use caution if traveling in the area.

Prince William County Public Schools posted a statement noting school buses, while not involved in the crash, could be delayed.

All students and staff are safe but a traffic accident in the vicinity of Chesapeake Drive and Route 1 has closed Route 1 in that area. Transportation for school buses for Potomac High School, Potomac Middle School, Williams Elementary School, and River Oaks Elementary School may be delayed. The potential for further delays for other bus traffic in that area is possible, and additional schools may be affected. Stay tuned for more details. 

All lanes of Jefferson Davis Highway in the vicinity of Chesapeake Drive are closed.