Motorcycle fatality in Shawsville

On May 19, 2021 at approximately 3:26 p.m., our office responded to a crash involving a 2014 Harley Davidson motorcycle and a 2000 Ford Explorer in the 4400 block of Roanoke Road near the intersection with Riffe Street.

The driver of the motorcycle, 66 year old Alan J. Wells of Roanoke, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Ford appeared uninjured.

The Sheriff’s Office Crash re-construction team responded due to the fatality involved. The investigation is on-going, the decision as to whether or not charges will be placed will be decided at the conclusion of the investigation.

No further information is available at this time.