Police have identified the motorcyclist who was killed when he was struck by a garbage truck as 54-year-old Rakesh Bhatt.
Bhatt, of Springfield, was killed when a dump truck made a turn and hit his motorcycle shortly after 7 a.m. Thursday, according to Alexandria police. The crash happened at North Van Dorn Street and Taney Avenue.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police said the crash is still under investigation and anyone with information is asked to call 703-838-4444.
