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Virginia Beach man charged in death of motorcycle rider


Posted on Jun 19, 2009

A Virginia Beach man accused of street racing has been charged with his role in the death of a motorcyclist in April.  According to police, Christopher Ballard, 26, was charged with reckless racing involving a death.

 

The accident happened on Lynnhaven Parkway around 2:30am on April 27 when Ballard was allegedly racing a car alongside motorcyclist Joshua A. Schools, 24.  During the race Schools lost control of his motorcycle, struck a curb, and was thrown from his bike.

 

According to investigators alcohol and excessive speed were factors in the crash.  The investigation also revealed that Schools was racing Ballard moments before the crash occurred.  Schools died at the scene of the accident.

 

A police spokesperson stated that Ballard is being held on $20,000 bond.

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