ROANOKE, Va. – Update:
The Roanoke Police Department provided an update on the fatal motorcycle crash that occurred in Northeast Sep. 17.
The preliminary investigation has determined a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado was pulling out of a parking lot in the 4800 block of Melrose Ave NW to turn left and head west on Melrose. A 2013 Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle was traveling east at a high rate of speed and collided with the Silverado. The driver of the motorcycle has been identified as 52-year-old Leslie Scott Boston Jr, of Roanoke. The driver of the Silverado stayed on scene and cooperated with the investigation.
Update:
Roanoke Police announced Wednesday evening that the motorcyclist has died. The investigation is now a fatal crash investigation.
Original:
The 4800 block of Melrose Avenue Northwest, eastbound, is closed due to a major crash investigation, according to Roanoke Police.
The crash occurred at 5:34 p.m. on Wednesday involving a truck and a motorcycle. The man driving the motorcycle has been taken to a local hospital for treatment of cricial injuries and the investigation is ongoing.
This is a developing story and 10 News will continue to update as we receive information.