CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Chesapeake police are investigating what led up to a crash involving a motorcycle.

Just before 8:30 Friday night, crews said they got the call for help from S. Military Highway near the Wawa. When first responders got there, they said they found a car and a motorcycle had collided.

Investigators believe the car was turning onto a side street when the motorcycle hit the side of the car. They say the motorcyclist was thrown from the bike.

Paramedics rushed the motorcyclist to a local hospital and he is expected to live. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.

The roadway was closed for a brief period while accident investigators investigated. It is now open to normal vehicle traffic.

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