New York man charged after fatal crash in Williamsburg: VSP

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. – A New York man is facing charges after a crash in Williamsburg killed a Suffolk man Saturday morning.

Around 9:30 a.m., Virginia State Police said Alan Smith of Pittsford, New York, was on Jefferson Street when he attempted to turn left at the intersection with Capitol Landing Road, where there is a “No Left Turn” sign.

As Smith tried to make the turn, he was struck by Marcelino Manuel Johnson, 24, of Suffolk, who was not wearing his seat belt, state police said.

Johnson died in hospital.

“Alcohol was not a factor, and it is unknown at this time if speed was a contributing factor,” state police said in a news release.

Smith was charged with reckless driving, officials said.

State police said the victim’s family has been notified.