City of Virginia Beach, VA

10/18/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/18/2021 14:54

Fatal Motorcycle Crash - Oceana Blvd.

​VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - On October 16, 2021 at 4:33 p.m., Virginia Beach Emergency Communications (VBECCS) received reports of a motorcycle crash at the observation point on Oceana Blvd.

VBPD units assigned to the 2nd Precinct responded along with multiple VB Fire Department and VBEMS resources.

The preliminary investigation has indicated that a motorcyclist, travelling northbound on Oceana Blvd. was attempting to cut between other vehicles on the roadway while approaching the 90-degree bend approaching the observation point. The motorcycle sideswiped a pick-up truck, causing him to lose control and be ejected off the motorcycle.

The motorcyclist was pronounced deceased on scene by EMS personnel. The decedent has been identified as 61-year-old Ralph Keith Caesar of Virginia Beach.

This case remains under investigation by VBPD Investigators assigned to the Traffic Safety Unit.