The Shadow
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. – Virginia State Police are investigating a vehicle versus two motorcycles crash, which resulted in a fatality. The crash occurred Monday, (Jun 12) at 7:49 p.m. on Six Mile Post Road, just west of Pepper Road in Franklin County.
A 2001 Chevrolet Suburban was traveling west on Six Mile Post Road, when the vehicle lost control, ran off the right side of the roadway, and overcorrected crossing the center line. The SUV struck two motorcycles, a 2009 Yamaha and a 2001 Kawasaki which were traveling east.
The Chevrolet was driven by Ronald Wayne Patterson, Jr., 27, of Hurt, Va. Patterson fled the scene on foot after the crash and was taken into custody a short time later.
The Yamaha was driven by 31-year-old James Benjamin Trail, of Ferrum, Va. Mr. Trail was wearing his helmet and died at the scene.
The Kawasaki was driven by 19-year-old Brandon James Carson, of Ferrum, Va. Mr. Carson was wearing his helmet and was transported to the hospital for injuries received in the crash.
Patterson was charged with Felony Hit and Run.
The crash remains under investigation.
