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Smith was airlifted to Fairfax after the accident, while Santiago was taken to the Culpeper Regional Hospital Emergency Room.

Both riders were charged with reckless driving and attempting to Elude police officers.

“I would ask the judge to rule accordingly, to send a message to high powered motorcyclists that they can not operate in this manner,” said Commonwealth’s Attorney Peter Luke during the sentencing hearing.

Judge Herman A. Whisenaut sentenced Smith to two months in prison for the offense and two years probation for the charge of eluding police officers. He was also fined $1,500.

Due to a previous speeding offense, Santiago was sentenced to a longer time in prison . A week before the accident, he was caught driving 110 mph on Interstate 95.

Santiago was sentenced to 12 months in prison and two years probation for his offense. His license was suspended for eight months, and he was fined $1,500.

The third motorcyclist riding with Smith and Santiago was never caught, after he sped off on U.S. 211.

Fatal motorcycle

accident

Brandon Prison, 20, of Alexandria perished after his motorcycle struck an oncoming car on U.S. 211. The accident occurred on July 22, at about 5:45 p.m.

Prison, riding a 2007 Suzuki motorcycle, was traveling west

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