GILES COUNTY, Va. – One man is dead after a crash in Giles County on May 5, according to Virginia State Police.
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The crash happened on Route 460 about one mile west of Route 61 around 8:30 p.m., police said.
Michael Ruganis, 46, was driving a 2022 Kawasaki Ninja 650 on Route 460 and as he went into a curve, he lost control of the motorcycle, according to VSP.
As a result, Ruganis was thrown off, and the motorcycle ran off the right side of the road, hitting an embankment, authorities said.
We’re told Ruganis was wearing a helmet but died at the scene.
According to state police, the crash is still under investigation, and speed is being investigated as a factor in the crash.