(Franklin County, Va.) – The driver of a motorcycle was killed in an accident in Franklin County Thursday night.

Virginia State Police say it happened about 6:45 p.m. on Scruggs Road. The accident involved a motorcycle and a van. 29-year-old Brent Carrington Law of Moneta was traveling east on Route 616 when he crossed the double yellow line and struck a van head-on.

Law died at the scene. State police say he was wearing a helmet.

The driver of the van and the passenger were both injured and taken to the hospital.

Police said speed is believed to be a factor in the crash.

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