Bicyclist Isidro Casandro Martinez, 52, killed and driver Corey Abdella, 54, charged in collision on Ivy Road in Charlottesville, Virginia

Modified Date: 
Mon, 10/09/2023 - 7:47am
Accident Date: 
Thursday, January 12, 2023

Bicyclist fatally struck on Ivy Road

The bicyclist was traveling east on Ivy Rd. near Alderman Rd. when they were struck by an eastbound vehicle. 

Police: Driver charged in connection with fatal crash on Ivy Road

The driver, 54-year-old Corey Abdella of Charlottesville, has been charged with reckless driving in connection with the crash.

Charges against driver in deadly crash dependent on if victim was walking or biking

If the case goes to court, Goodman said the judge will have to consider where the pedestrian was crossing, the lighting, the weather and even the clothes the person was wearing.

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“That was the evidence that Mr. Abdella did nothing wrong,” said Quagliana. “He wasn’t speeding or driving distracted, and the other person was coming across the road at an angle when it was pouring rain and dark.”

ONE DIED IN A COLLISION INVOLVING A PEDESTRIAN ON IVY ST IN CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA

ONE DIED IN A COLLISION INVOLVING A PEDESTRIAN ON IVY ST IN CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA.

People Involved: 
Isidro Casandro Martinez
Corey Abdella
Roadway: 
Ivy Road