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Rockingham County: Speed, alcohol a factor in deadly motorcycle accident

Crystal Graham
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A Delaware man is dead after a fatal alcohol-fueled motorcycle accident in Rockingham County on Saturday evening.

Kenneth L. Willey Sr., 50, of Seaford, Del., died at the scene. Alcohol and speed are considered factors in the crash, according to Virginia State Police.

VSP is investigating the single-vehicle fatal crash on March 29 at 5:15 p.m. in the 5000 block of Orchard Drive.

Willey’s 2007 Victory motorcycle was traveling north on Orchard Drive when it failed to maneuver a curve, ran off the right side of the roadway and collided with a mailbox, pole and an embankment.

Willey was wearing a helmet.

The crash remains under investigation.

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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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