2 dead after motorcycle crash ejects them off Virginia bridge: police

2024-12-24 01:50:30 source: category:Markets

Two people are dead after a motorcycle crash on the West Norfolk Bridge in Virginia on Sunday morning.

The Portsmouth Police Department said they're investigating the accident that occurred around 8:00 a.m.

The Portsmouth Police Department and the State Police did not respond to USA TODAY's request for comment but according to local outlet WKTR, the motorcycle struck a barrier.

Local outlet WAVY reported that the crash ejected the two riders only identified as an adult male and adult female, into the water. Medics pronounced them dead at the scene.

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The accident occurred on the eastbound side of VA-164. Portsmouth police said the east bound lanes on the bridge will remain blocked as they work to clear the scene.

The Portsmouth Police Traffic Unit will be investigating the case.

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