Mark W. Smith, 49, killed in hit-and-run bicycle collision on Route 7 in Frederick County, Virginia

Modified Date:

Mon, 05/01/2023 - 11:20am

Accident Date:

Saturday, January 11, 2020

Bicyclist struck and killed in Virginia

A 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer was traveling east on Rt. 7 when the driver lost control. After running off the left side of the roadway, over correcting, running off of the right side of the road and striking a guardrail, the driver struck and killed a bicyclist traveling along Route 7.

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Type: Bicycle Accident

Topics:

Hit and Run

People Involved:

Mark W. Smith

Roadway:

Route 7

County:

Frederick County, VA

Area:

Harrisonburg, VA