UPDATE: September 2, 2025
Lynchburg, VA – The victim of the motorcycle crash has been identified as 35-year-old Coty John Walshaw of Forest, Virginia. Our condolences go out to his family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 31, 2025
Single Motorcycle Crash Results in Death of Adult Driver
Lynchburg, VA – At approximately 8:07 p.m., the Lynchburg Police Department and the Lynchburg Fire Department responded to a report of a crash with injury involving a single motorcycle in the 3100 block of Odd Fellows Road.
The adult male driver of the motorcycle was transported to Lynchburg General Hospital, where he succumbed to injuries sustained in the crash.
If anyone witnessed this crash, or has camera footage of the crash or the moments leading up to it, please contact Officer Dondero at (434) 221-4644, or reach out to Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900. Tips can also be submitted online at p3tips.com or through the P3 Tips app.
This incident remains under investigation by the Lynchburg Police Department.
We would like to express our condolences to the family at this difficult time.