FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 13, 2022
Bicyclist Struck in Crash on Ivy Road Thursday Night
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The Charlottesville Police Department is investigating a fatal crash involving a bicyclist that occurred at approximately 10:55 p.m. on Thursday night in the 2100 block of Ivy Rd.
The bicyclist was traveling east on Ivy Rd. near Alderman Rd. when they were struck by an eastbound vehicle. Upon receiving treatment at the scene, they were transported to the University of Virginia Medical Center where they later succumbed to their injuries. The bicyclist was without a helmet, wearing dark clothing, and did not have lights installed on their bicycle. It was also raining at the time of the crash.
The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and was not injured. The identity of the bicyclist is being withheld until next of kin can be notified.
This crash is under investigation; currently, no charges have been placed and there is no additional information at this time.
UPDATE: January 20, 2023
After further investigation, the Charlottesville Police Department (CPD) was able to determine that the victim, Isidro Casandro Martinez, 52, of Albemarle County, was walking their bicycle across Ivy Rd. when he was struck, not riding it as initially reported on the scene. This changes their initial status from bicyclist to pedestrian. The driver, Corey Abdella, 54, of Charlottesville, has been charged with Reckless Driving. Officers do not believe speed or alcohol were contributing factors to the crash.
Media Contact
Kyle Ervin
Public Safety Information Officer
City of Charlottesville
434-326-3043
ervinkl@charlottesville.gov