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Harrisonburg man dead in high-speed fatal motorcycle crash in Rockingham County

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A motorcyclist died Monday morning after a crash on Kratzer Road in Rockingham County.

Jacobo E. Wilson, 34, of Harrisonburg, died at the scene of the crash. He was wearing a helmet.

The crash occurred at 7:47 a.m. when Wilson was traveling north allegedly at a high rate of speed.

Wilson attempted to pass another northbound vehicle and crossed a double solid yellow center line and lost control, according to Virginia State Police.

Wilson ran off the left side of the road, and the motorcycle collided with a utility pole.

The crash remains under investigation.

 

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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]

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