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Motorcyclist killed in crash on Wellington Rd., police seek help in case

A 42-year-old man of Manassas passed away on March 5 from a motorcycle accident on February 29 due to his injuries.
 
According to police, he lost control of the motorcycle and struck a Ford pickup truck while traveling east on Wellington Road. He was reported to have been wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. 

 
Here is more in a press release:
Fatal Crash Investigation – On February 29 at 11:02AM, investigators from the Crash Investigation Unit responded to the area of Wellington Rd and Livingston Rd in Manassas (20109) to investigate a crash involving a motorcycle.
 
The investigation revealed that the operator of a 2003 Harley Davidson Springer Softail motorcycle was traveling eastbound on Wellington Rd near Livingston Rd when the operator, for unknown reasons, lost control and struck a 2005 Ford F150 pickup truck traveling westbound on Wellington Rd. The operator of the motorcycle was transported to an area hospital where he died as a result of his injuries on March 5. The driver of the F150 pickup truck was not injured.
 
Currently, it is unknown if speed and drug use were factors in the collision. The victim was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. Anyone with information regarding this crash is asked to call the non-emergency number at 703-792-6500 or email their contact information to [email protected]. To remain anonymous, call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS. The investigation continues.

Identified:
The operator of the 2003 Harley Davidson Springer Softail motorcycle is identified as Benjamin Spencer CONLEY, 42, of Manassas

The driver of the 2005 Ford F150 was identified as a 51 year old man of Stafford