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Richmond Police: Motorcyclist reportedly operating recklessly before fatal crash

Chris Graham
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Richmond Police have identified the motorcyclist involved in the fatal collision on West Broad Street on Saturday as Wesley Shook, 25, of Bumpass.

According to police, Shook was located down and injured at the intersection of West Broad Street and North Hamilton Streets at 10:15 p.m.

Shook was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of death.

The RPD Crash Team responded and has determined that Shook was operating the motorcycle eastbound on West Broad Street when he collided with a sedan that was turning through the intersection.

Initial information provided to investigators indicated the motorcycle was being operated in a reckless manner prior to the crash.

At this time no charges have been filed.

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

The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones also may be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.

Chris Graham

Chris Graham

Chris Graham, the king of "fringe media," 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, and Team of Destiny: Inside Virginia Basketball’s Run to the 2019 National Championship, and The Worst Wrestling Pay-Per-View Ever, published in 2018. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, or subscribe to his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected].