The community is mourning the death of Shirome Dwayne Davis, 49, of Temperanceville, Virginia, who was killed in a bicycle crash in Accomack County on Friday morning, September 18, 2026.
According to Virginia State Police, the fatal crash happened at approximately 11:56 a.m. on southbound Route 13 at Wachapreague Road. Preliminary investigators determined that Davis was riding a bicycle westbound on Wachapreague Road when the bicycle collided with the side of a gray 2011 Ford F-150.
Key Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Shirome Dwayne Davis |
| Age | 49 |
| Residence | Temperanceville, Virginia |
| Date | September 18, 2026 |
| Time | Approximately 11:56 a.m. |
| Location | Southbound Route 13 at Wachapreague Road |
| County | Accomack County, Virginia |
| Vehicle | Gray 2011 Ford F-150 |
| Bicycle Rider | Shirome Dwayne Davis |
| Outcome | Fatal injuries |
| Investigation | Virginia State Police |
State police said Davis suffered a fatal injury in the collision. His next of kin was notified following the crash. No additional details about the circumstances of the collision had been released in the latest reports.
The death has left Davis’s family, friends and others who knew him facing a sudden loss. At 49, his passing represents a devastating end to a life that was still being lived among family, friends and members of the community.
The crash also highlights the serious risks faced by cyclists sharing roadways with motor vehicles. Investigators will continue reviewing the circumstances surrounding the collision to establish what happened before the bicycle struck the pickup truck.
Virginia State Police said the investigation remains ongoing, and additional information could be released as investigators continue their work.
Funeral and memorial arrangements were not available in the latest verified reports and will be announced by the family when released.