State Police Investigate Fatal Motorcycle Crash After Chase

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA – Virginia State Police are investigating after a motorcyclist was killed following police chase.

Just before 11:10 p.m. Thursday, State Police attempted to pull over two motorcycles who were traveling on Minnieville Road for reckless driving, according to Virginia State Police officials.

The motorcyclists refused to stop and police pursued the motorcyclists, which exceeded 100 mph. At the intersection of Minnieville Road and Darbydale Avenue, the motorcycles split up. One of the motorcyclists attempted to make a left turn and struck a pickup truck that had the right of way, police said.

The crash caused the motorcyclist to be thrown from his vehicle. State police administered CPR until EMS arrived. The motorcyclist was transported to Sentara Hospital in Woodbridge, where he died from his injuries. He has been identified as Justin T. Bowen, 25, of Manassas.

An investigation is ongoing.