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Henrico man dies Sunday in Caroline motorcycle crash

Posted on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at 4:44 pm

A Henrico man was killed Sunday, Aug. 9, in a two-vehicle crash in Caroline County. The crash occurred at 3:10 p.m. on Route 1 southbound (Jefferson Davis Highway) at the intersection of Route 712 (Green Road).

Virginia State Police Trooper M.C. Hite investigated the crash.

A 2005 Chrysler minivan was stopped on Route 1 southbound making a left turn onto Route 712 (Green Road) when it was struck in the rear by a 2006 Honda motorcycle.

The driver of the minivan, Phillip J. Coleman, 63, of Caroline County was not injured in the crash. He was wearing a seatbelt. The operator of the motorcycle, Michael B. Gabriele, 68, of Henrico County was transported to MCV Hospital, where he died from injuries sustained in the crash. He was wearing a helmet.

There are no charges in the crash.


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