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Strasburg mayor charged with DUI in May ATV-library collision
Late Friday evening Virginia State Police released notice of drunk driving charges against Strasburg Mayor Richard A. Orndorff stemming from his May 17 All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) collision with the Strasburg Community Library. The release reads:
“Virginia State Police Trooper C.S. Peer has charged Richard A. Orndorff Jr., 54, with DUI – 2nd offense within 5 years and for driving an all-terrain vehicle on a public roadway. Orndorff was served early Friday (July 12, 2019) at his residence.
“The charges stem from a single-vehicle crash in the Town of Strasburg. The crash occurred May 17, 2019 at 10:58 p.m. on West King Street at South Fort Street.
“A John Deere Gator (RTV) was traveling southbound on West King Street (Route 11) when the driver lost control, crossed the center line, ran off the left side of the street and struck the Strasburg Community Library.
“The operator and only occupant of the RTV, Orndorff of Strasburg, Va., was flown to INOVA Fairfax hospital with serious, but non-life threatening injuries. Orndorff was the RTV’s only occupant.”
Orndorff continues to recover from his injuries. His term as mayor is scheduled to expire in June 2020.
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