A tragic motorcycle accident on Route 29 in Lynchburg has resulted in the death of a 33-year-old man. Maquale Moon of Campbell County was identified as the victim of the crash, which occurred early Tuesday morning.
According to the Lynchburg Police Department, the accident happened at approximately 6:40 a.m. just before the Kemper Street exit. Moon was traveling northbound on Route 29 when he lost control of his motorcycle, striking the center median and ending up in the southbound lanes. The motorcycle itself was found in the northbound lanes.
Witnesses reported seeing sparks, which police believe were caused by the motorcycle hitting the median. The motorcycle continued to roll several hundred feet after Moon was thrown from the vehicle.
Moon was transported to Lynchburg General Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Virginia Baptist Hospital nurse Lawanda Williams mourned Moon, calling him the ‘face’ of the hospital’s cafeteria.
The incident remains under investigation, and the Lynchburg Police Department is seeking assistance from the public. Anyone with information about the accident is urged to contact Officer Dondero at (434) 221-4644 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900. Tips can also be submitted online at p3tips.com or via the P3 app
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