Fatal Motorcycle Crash In Shirlington Under Investigation: Police

ARLINGTON, VA — The Critical Accident Team of the Arlington County Police Department is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that took place Friday evening in the Shirlington area, according to a police release.

Around 7:44 p.m., officers were dispatched for multiple reports of a crash with injuries in the area of Walter Reed Drive and S. Wakefield Street. A preliminary investigation revealed that a motorcyclist was heading southbound on Walter Reed Drive at a high rate of speed when he lost control, struck a pole, and was thrown from the vehicle.

ACPD identified the motorcyclist as Gilberto Portillo-Solorzano, 27, of Arlington. He was taken to a nearby hospital to be treated for life-threatening injuries, but later succumbed to his injuries, and was pronounced dead.

Police are still investigating the incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective J. Bartholomew of the Arlington County Police Department’s Critical Accident Team at 703-228-7012 or JBartholomew@arlingtonva.us. Anonymous tips may be submitted by calling the Arlington County Crime Solvers hotline at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477).