GLOUCESTER, Va. (WAVY) — A Hampton man died in a motorcycle crash Monday morning on southbound Route 17 in Gloucester County, Virginia State Police say.
The two-vehicle crash happened in the 6400 block of Route 17 (George Washington Memorial Highway) just south of the Burleigh Road intersection around 6:30 a.m.
Police say the investigation showed the driver of a Yamaha YZF600, Harry Lee Walker, was heading north on Route 17 when he lost control and crossed over the median into southbound traffic. Walker struck a Chevrolet Cruze head on, and was ejected. The 29-year-old* died on impact, police say.
The driver of the Cruze was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
The roadway has since reopened.
** Editor’s Note: Virginia State Police initially reported that Mr. Walker was 40.
