SUFFOLK, Va. — Detectives are investigating a two-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle and SUV. One person died in the incident.
Suffolk Police said they received a call Sunday, Aug. 22 just after 2 p.m. about a crash that happened on Route 17 near Interstate 664.
When officers got to the scene they found the motorcyclist, who died on the scene. That person's identity is not being released at this time -- police are working to notifying their family.
Authorities said the southbound lanes of Route 17 were expected to remain closed for a while, as they continued to investigate the crash.
Detours were set out for drivers to follow. The northbound lanes stayed open.
Author's Note: The video below is on file from July 27, 2021.