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Lynchburg Police: Man dead after crashing motorcycle on U.S. 501 on Sunday

Crystal Graham
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A male motorcyclist is dead after a crash on Sunday on U.S. 501 in Lynchburg.

The Lynchburg Police Department is investigating the fatal single-vehicle accident that occurred at approximately 5:21 p.m.

The name of the victim has not been released. He died at the scene, according to police.

Officers from the LPD and personnel from the Lynchburg Fire Department responded to the crash in the southbound lanes of U.S. 501, just before the Wards Road exit.

The cause of the accident remains under active investigation by the Lynchburg Police Department.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact (434) 534-5357 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900.

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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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