Home State Police: Winchester man dead after high-speed collision with BMW
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State Police: Winchester man dead after high-speed collision with BMW

Crystal Graham
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A Winchester man is dead following an accident Friday night in Clarke County.

Noah A. Montanaro, 23, of Winchester, died at the scene.

According to Virginia State Police, the crash occurred Friday at 7:17 p.m. on Blue Ridge Mountain Road.

A 2022 Yamaha motorcycle was traveling north at a high rate of speed when it failed to maneuver a curve, crossed a double solid yellow center line and collided head on with a southbound 2013 BMW sedan. The operator of the Yamaha, Montanaro, died at the scene. He was wearing a helmet.

The driver of the BMW, a 40-year-old male from Stephens City, was not injured in the crash.

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]