April 23, 2025
Motorcyclist Identified in Semmes Avenue Fatal Single-Vehicle Collision
Richmond Police detectives have identified the motorcyclist involved in the fatal single-vehicle collision on Semmes Avenue on Monday as Johnson Chen, 23, of California.
At approximately 10:49 p.m., Monday, April 21, officers were called to the intersection of South Ninth Street and Semmes Avenue for the report of a motorist who had veered off the road. Officers arrived and found an adult male, Chen, down and unresponsive. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of death.
The RPD Crash Team responded and determined Chen was operating the motorcycle southbound on the bridge at South Ninth Street and Semmes Avenue when he veered off the roadway. Initial information provided to investigators indicated the motorcycle was being operated in a reckless manner prior to the crash.
Anyone with further information about this incident is asked to call Crash Team Investigator D. Olson at (804) 646-1664 or contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones may also be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous