Updated June 27, 2016
From Prince William police:
Fatal Crash Investigation – On June 24 at 4:06PM, investigators from the Crash Investigation Unit responded to the area of Occoquan Rd and G St in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a two vehicle crash. The investigation revealed that the operator of a 2006 Yamaha R1 was traveling eastbound on Occoquan Rd in the above area at an excessive speed when he collided with the driver of a 2014 Nissan NV2500HD van. The operator of the Yamaha R1 was transported to an area hospital where he died as a result of his injuries. Minor injuries were reported by the driver of the 2014 Nissan NV2500HD van. Alcohol and drugs do not appear to be factors in this crash. The victim was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The investigation continues.
Identified:
The driver of the 2006 Yamaha R1 motorcycle was identified Javier VANEGAS MORATAYA, 23, of Woodbridge.
The driver of the 2014 Nissan NV2500HD van was identified was identified as 23 year old man of Woodbridge.
Update 6:55 p.m.
From Prince William police spokesman Jonathan Perok:
…this will be a confirmed fatal. Motorcycle operator, an adult male, succumbed to inquiries from the crash. Other driver of a work van was not injured.
Police plan to provide more information on the crash on Monday.
Original post
Serious crash involving a motorcycle. That’s all we know right now.
Traffic Alert | Occoquan Rd at G St in WB; Occoquan Rd currently closed in both directions. Use alternate route. pic.twitter.com/2e4jHQUKLw
— Prince William Co PD (@PWCPoliceDept) June 24, 2016
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