Serious collision closes Melrose Ave NW in Roanoke
An update at 6:43 PM from WFXR states that the Roanoke Police Department has confirmed the motorcyclist involved in the crash has passed away. Law enforcement is now treating this incident as a fatal crash investigation. The 4800 block of Melrose Avenue Northwest has been closed by the Roanoke Police Department as they look into a serious crash that occurred in the vicinity. The collision involving a truck and a motorcycle was reported at 5:34 PM on September 17. The motorcycle driver, critically injured, has been transported to a local hospital for treatment. The investigation is ongoing, and WFXR will provide updates as more details emerge.
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