Jon W. Persons Obituary: 76-Year-Old Motorcyclist Dies in James City County Crash

Jon W. Persons, 76, of James City County, Virginia, died November 4, 2026, after a motorcycle collision at Centerville Road and Jolly Pond Road. Police charged the other driver with reckless driving.

Jon W. Persons Dies Following Motorcycle Collision in Virginia

The James City County community is mourning Jon W. Persons, 76, who died on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, after sustaining injuries in a collision involving his motorcycle and another vehicle.

According to an official announcement from the James City County Police Department, the crash occurred at approximately 1:43 p.m. at the intersection of Centerville Road and Jolly Pond Road. Persons was travelling in the 6000 block of Centerville Road when a vehicle approaching from the opposite direction crossed his path while turning onto Jolly Pond Road. The vehicles collided.

Details of the fatal James City County crash

Police identified the motorcyclist as Jon W. Persons, a 76-year-old resident of James City County. Emergency responders transported him to a local hospital for treatment. Despite medical efforts, he later died from the injuries sustained in the collision.

The driver of the other vehicle was identified as Dev’ion N. Williams, 20, of the 100 block of Lafayette Boulevard. Following an investigation, the James City County Police Crash Team charged Williams with reckless driving.

The charge is an allegation and should not be interpreted as a conviction. The police announcement did not provide further details about the investigation or indicate whether additional charges were being considered.

Remembering Jon W. Persons

Persons’ death has brought sadness following a collision that occurred during an ordinary afternoon on local roads. At 76, his passing is a loss for those who knew him, including family members, friends and others in the community.

As loved ones navigate this difficult time, condolences are extended to everyone affected by his death.

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Disclaimer

The crash circumstances, victim’s identity, age, date of death and reported charge are based on the James City County Police Department’s November 4 announcement. The police statement does not provide information about Jon W. Persons’ family, occupation, personal background, funeral arrangements or cause of death beyond the injuries sustained in the collision. No additional personal details have been assumed. Dev’ion N. Williams was charged with reckless driving; this does not establish guilt.