NORFOLK, Va. — A high-speed motorcycle pursuit early Saturday morning ended tragically when the rider crashed into a concrete wall near Brambleton Boulevard and Cecelia Street, authorities said.
Virginia State Police reported that around 1:24 a.m., a trooper attempted to stop a motorcycle traveling over 100 mph on I-264 near the Laskin Road overpass. The rider refused to stop, accelerating to speeds of up to 140 mph and running multiple red lights during the pursuit. The chase ended when the motorcycle struck a concrete wall head-on.
The rider was identified as 20-year-old Christian Robert Markus Snyder of Norfolk. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities confirmed no other vehicles were involved in the crash.
The Virginia State Police Crash Reconstruction Unit is actively investigating the incident to determine the exact circumstances leading to the crash. No further details about the motorcycle or the rider’s activities prior to the pursuit have been released.
The crash highlights the dangers of high-speed pursuits and reckless driving. Authorities urge residents to follow traffic laws and cooperate with law enforcement to prevent such tragedies. The community mourns the loss of Snyder as investigators continue their work.
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