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New Jersey motorcyclist dies in Interstate 81 crash in Augusta County

Chris Graham
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Virginia State Police is investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash in Augusta County reported on Sunday at 12:31 p.m. on Interstate 64 at the ramp to Interstate 81 south.

A 1999 Honda GL1500 motorcycle was traveling in the westbound lanes of I-64 when it ran off the right side of the ramp and struck the guardrail. Its operator was thrown from the motorcycle.

The motorcyclist, Thomas Land, 78, of Secaucus, N.J., died at the scene. He was wearing a helmet.

The crash remains under investigation.




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Chris Graham

Chris Graham

Chris Graham is the founder and editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1994 alum of the University of Virginia, Chris is the author and co-author of seven books, including Poverty of Imagination, a memoir published in 2019. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, TikTok, BlueSky, or subscribe to Substack or his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected].

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