Motorcyclist Killed In Wreck; Chesterfield Road Reopens - WRIC Richmond News and Weather -

Motorcyclist Killed In Wreck; Chesterfield Road Reopens

Posted: Updated:

CHESTERFIELD, VA—A motorcyclist was killed in a two-vehicle wreck in Chesterfield County late Wednesday night.

John Peyton, 48, of Henrico County, was killed when the motorcycle he was driving crossed the centerline and struck a SUV head on, according to police.

It happened around 11:20 Wednesday night in the 9300 block of Qualla Road.

Police said Peyton was traveling north on Qualla Road when he crossed the center line and struck the SUV.

Peyton died at the scene, police said. The driver of the SUV was treated at the scene for minor, non-life threatening injuries.

The road was temporarly closed as police continued to investigate. It reopened just before 5:00 a.m. Thursday.

  

Copyright 2012 by Young Broadcasting of Richmond