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Motorcyclist dies after crashing into traffic sign, guardrail in Woodbridge

Motorcyclist dies after crashing into traffic sign, guardrail in Woodbridge

A Woodbridge, Virginia, man died after his motorcycle crashed into a traffic sign and guardrail late Friday night, according to Prince William County police. Officers responded around 10:53 p.m. July 18 to the area of Old Bridge Road and Colby Drive to investigate the crash. Police said the rider of a 2014 Yamaha YZF-R1 was traveling eastbound on Old Bridge Road when he attempted to negotiate a right-hand curve. The motorcycle crossed into the median and struck a traffic sign and guardrail. The rider was taken to a nearby hospital, where he later died. SEE ALSO | Man, 61, dies weeks after being hit by car in Hybla Valley area of Fairfax County Police identified the motorcyclist as Michael Layne Hall, 36, of Woodbridge. According to investigators, speed is believed to have been a factor in the crash. The Prince William County Police Department's Crash Investigation Unit continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information is asked to contact Prince William County police at 703-792-6500 or submit a tip online through the department's tip portal.

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