Motorcyclist Identified in West Broad Street Fatal Collision
Richmond Police detectives have identified the motorcyclist involved in the fatal collision on West Broad Street on Saturday as Wesley Shook, 25, of Bumpass, Virginia.
At approximately 10:15 p.m., Saturday, August 10, officers were called to the intersection of West Broad and North Hamilton streets for the report of a collision. Officers arrived and found an adult male, Shook, down and injured following a motorcycle collision with a sedan. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of death.
The RPD Crash Team responded and has determined Shook was operating the motorcycle eastbound on West Broad Street when he collided with a sedan that was turning through the intersection. Initial information provided to investigators indicated the motorcycle was being operated in a reckless manner prior to the crash.
At this time no charges have been filed.
Anyone with further information about this collision is asked to call Crash Team Sergeant D. Cuffley at (804) 646-3135 or contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones also may be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.
