CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Motorcycle Rider Killed in Afternoon Crash on Busy 5th Street

Charlottesville Man Killed in Motorcycle Collision

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA — Joseph Strouth, 31, of Charlottesville, died Sunday after a motorcycle he was riding collided with another vehicle at the intersection of 5th Street Extended and Fifth Street Station Parkway. Emergency responders pronounced him dead at the scene shortly after 3:10 p.m. The driver of the other vehicle remained on-site and is cooperating with authorities.

The Charlottesville Police Department, along with the Traffic Unit and General Investigations Bureau, are working with the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office to determine the circumstances of the crash. Traffic was disrupted for several hours as investigators gathered evidence.

Friends and neighbors remember Strouth for his warmth, humor, and love of motorcycle rides around the area. Messages of sympathy have poured in, highlighting the gap his sudden loss has left in the community.

The family has stated that funeral, memorial, and visitation details will be shared in the near future. Pending official confirmation, some information in this report may be updated as the investigation continues.