HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — The Harrisonburg Police Department is investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred yesterday, August 12, around 3:15 PM on Reservoir Street.

Yesterday afternoon, officers were dispatched to a single-vehicle crash involving a moped. The driver, 66-year-old Robert Jones, of Harrisonburg, lost control of the moped and struck the curb while traveling west bound on Reservoir Street near Holly Court. Harrisonburg Fire Department and Harrisonburg Rescue Squad members also responded and attempted lifesaving measures, but he ultimately succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at Sentara RMH.

The investigation is currently ongoing, and additional information is unavailable. The HPD Accident Reconstruction Team and the Harrisonburg Fire Department are still collecting information to determine the exact circumstances that led to this crash. Questions may be directed to HPD Traffic Sergeant Wayne Westfall at 540-437-2672.