UPDATE: ACPD

ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VA – The Albemarle County Police Department has identified the victim of the crash that occurred on Sunday, January 26, 2025, as 31-year-old Hunter M. Thomasson of Charlottesville, Va.

On the scene of the crash, officers found a four-door sedan and a motorcycle collided within the intersection of Rio Road East and Mall Drive. The sole rider of the motorcycle, identified as Thomasson, was ejected from the motorcycle and succumbed to injuries sustained from the crash.

The driver of the sedan was wearing a seat belt and was treated at the scene for minor injuries.

The crash remains under investigation by the Albemarle County Police Department’s Crash Reconstruction Team.

 

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Albemarle County Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash late Sunday morning on East Rio Road at Albemarle Square. Police have released few details other than they were dispatched just before 10:30AM, and one individual was declared deceased at the scene. The victim’s identity is being withheld pending notification of family. Police say more information will be released when appropriate.