Springfield Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash on Little River Turnpike
Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Tuesday, September 7 just before 9 a.m. A Springfield man was westbound on Little River Turnpike just prior to Woodland Road riding his 2007 Kawasaki motorcycle in the left lane when a 2011 Honda CR-V made a left turn into the motorcyclist’s path resulting in a collision.
The rider, Garrick C. Nelson, 23 of 5905 Craig Street, was transported to INOVA Fairfax Hospital where he was pronounced dead. The other driver, a 64-year-old Annandale woman, was also transported to the hospital and treated for non life-threatening injuries.
No charges have been placed; speed and alcohol do not appear to be factors in the collision. Crash Reconstruction Unit detectives are continuing to investigate.
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Wouldn’t it be the 64 year-old Annandale woman’s fault since she “made a left turn into the motorcyclist’s path”? I personally think that she should be charged.
Agree
That’s seems sort of obvious to me as well! She should face his family in court – their 23 year old son is dead.
i can’t believe that all of you are so quick to decide that it was the woman’s fault. while the official report hasn’t even concluded yet it does say that neither speed or alcohol were a factor. did any of you even consider that fact that an accident involving a motorcycle (at any speed, even a fraction of the 45mph limit on little river turnpike) is bound to be serious and even deadly.
were any of you even there to witness what happened?
Jim,
Im Proud to call Garrick my best friend!
The woman turned into his path. Period! thats the fault that everyone is pointing out. I cant understand how you have the nerve to talk to people this way while were all dealing with a loss. How would you feel being a mother or father and having to read something like this about your son online?
Garrick was a very safe rider and helped teach a motorcycle safety corse in northern VA. His life can not be replaced.
Facts…
There is a 3-4ft Skid mark. Not much stopping time.
thats what 10ft?
how do you not see an oncoming motorcycle 10ft in front of you?
Speed was not a factor as stated in the article above. meaning Garrick was traveling within the speed limits on 236.
thats a flat stretch of road. how do you not see someone coming towards you straight ahead?
It was a Bright Red Bike. not very unnoticeable.
To the family, I love you. We will be strong together.
Sleep well my brother.