Fatal crash between motorcycle and SUV in Richmond, according to police

A tragic accident occurred in Richmond on Tuesday afternoon when a North Chesterfield man lost his life in a collision between his motorcycle and an SUV, as reported by the Richmond Police Department. The incident took place around 4 p.m. at the intersection of South Belvidere and Spring streets. The motorcyclist, identified as Alexander Norton, 21, was transported to a nearby hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The driver of the SUV, who remained at the scene, was unharmed. Preliminary investigations revealed that the motorcycle rider ran a red light while attempting to make a left turn onto South Belvidere Street from Spring Street, resulting in the collision with the southbound SUV that was also making a left turn. At this time, no charges have been pressed. Those with relevant information are encouraged to reach out to Crash Team Investigator D. Peppel at 804-646-1042 or contact Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000 or via the P3 app. This remains a developing news story, and individuals are encouraged to share their condolences or memories of Alexander Norton with the CBS 6 Newsroom. Stay connected with us through Blue Sky, Facebook, Instagram, X, Threads, TikTok, and YouTube.