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Richmond: Motorcyclist dead following collision on North Laurel Street Sunday

Crystal Graham
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A motorcyclist involved in a fatal collision early Sunday morning on North Laurel Street in Richmond has been identified by detectives.

Joseph Altorelli, 20, of Glen Allen, died at a local hospital.

The accident occurred when the motorcycle collided with a turning vehicle at the intersection of West Grace Street at approximately 1:30 a.m.

The Richmond Police Department crash team responded and interviewed the adult female driver of the sedan who remained on scene, interviewed witnesses and took measurements of the area of the crash.

Investigators have not yet placed charges in this incident. The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information about this collision is asked to call (804) 646-3135 or contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000.

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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

Crystal Abbe Graham is the regional editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, she 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 on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television.