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2 dead after motorcycle crash ejects them off Virginia bridge: police
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Date:2025-04-14 02:21:01
Two people are dead after a motorcycle crash on the West Norfolk Bridge in Virginia on Sunday morning.
The Portsmouth Police Department said they're investigating the accident that occurred around 8:00 a.m.
The Portsmouth Police Department and the State Police did not respond to USA TODAY's request for comment but according to local outlet WKTR, the motorcycle struck a barrier.
Local outlet WAVY reported that the crash ejected the two riders only identified as an adult male and adult female, into the water. Medics pronounced them dead at the scene.
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The accident occurred on the eastbound side of VA-164. Portsmouth police said the east bound lanes on the bridge will remain blocked as they work to clear the scene.
The Portsmouth Police Traffic Unit will be investigating the case.
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