Crime & Safety
Woman Killed in Motorcycle Crash in Woodbridge: Police
Her motorcycle hit another motorcycle trying to make a turn, according to Prince William County Police. Alcohol and speed are factors.
WOODBRIDGE, VA — A woman was killed early Saturday morning in a two-motorcycle crash at Mapledale Avenue and Meadowbrook Road, according to Prince William County Police.
Nellie Rae Sacra, 53, of Woodbridge, died at an area hospital of head injuries.
The operator of the other motorcycle, into which the victim collided, is Robert James Potts, 53, of the 13700 block of Moccasin Court. He was charged with driving under the influence.
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Shortly after 1:30 a.m., police responded to the crash scene and found that the acquaintances were headed south on Mapledale Avenue when Potts, being followed by Sacra, applied hard brakes while trying to turn onto Meadowbrook Road.
Sacra couldn't brake quickly enough and slammed into Potts.
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Police said both speed and alcohol were factors in the crash.
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