Crime & Safety
Wreck Kills Participant in Rolling Thunder Ride
The man died in crash after leaving the rally in Washington, D.C., on Sunday, according to Virginia State Police.
ARLINGTON, VA — A participant in the Rolling Thunder Ride died Sunday afternoon in a wreck following the D.C. event.
The man was identified as Craig A. Vanbrunt, 66, of Pendleton, Ind.
Vanbrunt was leaving the event, traveling west on I-66 near the 74 mile marker with a group of motorcycles in heavy traffic. He attempted to stop when approaching the Rosslyn Tunnel and was unable to break, according to Virginia State Police.
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The motorcycle crashed and Vanbrunt fell from the bike. He was wearing a helmet, according to police.
The man was transported to George Washington University, where he died Sunday evening.
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The crash remains under investigation.
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