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Teen charged in fatal motorcycle crash in James City County

Crash happened on Riverview Rd.
Teen charged in fatal motorcycle crash in James City County
Generic: James City County Police
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Police issued a correction Sunday evening, saying the teen charged is 16 not 17.

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A 17-year-old was facing multiple charges Sunday after a crash that killed a motorcyclist in James City County early Sunday morning.

James City County Police responded to a crash involving a car and a motorcycle just before 6 a.m. in the 5800 block of Riverview Road.

Police said the motorcycle driver was taken to Sentara Williamsburg Hospital, where he later died.

The 17-year-old has been charged with DUI manslaughter, DUI, unauthorized use of a vehicle, driving after illegally consuming alcohol (under 21), underage possession of alcohol, reckless driving, and failure to maintain control of a vehicle.

The teen was not injured and, as of Sunday afternoon, was in custody.

The motorcyclist has been identified as 57-year-old Gilbert Andrea Allen. The teen had not been identified as of Sunday afternoon.

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