Frankie L. Thomas Obituary, Death – The Chesterfield County Police Department has identified the 71-year-old motorcyclist who tragically lost his life in a crash on December 26, the day after Christmas. The incident occurred around 7 p.m. in the 5300 block of Woodpecker Road, roughly a mile from Matoaca High School.
When officers arrived at the scene, they found that the crash involved a single vehicle — a motorcycle. The rider, later identified as Frankie L. Thomas, 71, of the 9600 block of Kathleen Drive, had been thrown from his bike upon impact. Despite the arrival of emergency responders and efforts to assist, Thomas was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Chesterfield County Police Department has since launched an investigation into the cause of the crash. As of now, they have not released further details regarding what led to the crash or any possible contributing factors. Authorities are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who has information about the crash to contact the police department at 804-748-1251 to assist in their investigation.
This incident marks another tragic reminder of the risks faced by motorcyclists on the road. Authorities are continuing to gather evidence and conduct interviews in hopes of uncovering more details surrounding the crash, while the community mourns the loss of a life taken too soon. The investigation is ongoing, and the Chesterfield County Police Department is committed to providing more information as it becomes available.