ROANOKE, Va. – UPDATE
The victim of a crash in Northwest Roanoke has been identified by his family.
The crash happened around 7:20 p.m. on Thursday near 16th Street and Syracuse Ave NW, as we reported below. The incident involved a vehicle and a motorcycle.
When officers got to the scene, they said they found the motorcyclist, who was unresponsive and later pronounced dead.
[RELATED: Family of Roanoke motorcycle crash victim holds vigil in his honor]
On Friday night, family and friends gathered to remember the operator of the motorcycle during a vigil. The victim’s mother confirmed the motorcyclist involved was Dontice “Boobie” Perdue – a 38-year-old man from Roanoke.
The driver of the other vehicle was transported for treatment, authorities said. There has been no update on their condition.
10 News is waiting to hear back from Roanoke Police on other details surrounding the incident.
ORIGINAL STORY
A man was pronounced dead in Northwest Roanoke on Thursday evening after a motorcycle-vehicle crash, according to the Roanoke Police Department.
Officers said they responded to the crash near 16th Street and Syracuse Ave NW around 7:20 p.m. on Thursday.
When they got to the scene, police said they found the man who was driving the motorcycle unresponsive.
According to RPD, crews with Roanoke Fire-EMS pronounced the motorcyclist dead at the scene. The victim’s identity was not shared.
The driver of the other vehicle was transported for treatment, authorities said. There is no update on their condition.
Other details surrounding the incident weren’t immediately available – Roanoke Police said the investigation is in its very early stages. 10 News has a crew working for you to learn more.
Stay with 10 News as this story develops