Home Rockingham County: Motorcyclist dead in head-on crash with Chevy Tahoe
News

Rockingham County: Motorcyclist dead in head-on crash with Chevy Tahoe

Chris Graham
police emergency fire
(© annette shaff – stock.adobe.com)

A Broadway man died at the scene of a Saturday accident in Rockingham County after failing to maneuver a curve on his Harley-Davidson and striking an oncoming vehicle.

Dwain E. Gillispie, 53, of Broadway, was driving his 2019 Harley-Davidson west on Route 724 on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. when he failed to maneuver a curve, crossed a double solid centerline and collided with an eastbound 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe driven by a 17-year-old male.

Gillispie died at the scene of the crash due to his injuries. He was wearing a helmet.

The driver of the Tahoe was not injured in the crash. He was wearing a seatbelt.

The crash remains under investigation.

Marketplace




Support AFP



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].