One dead in motorcycle crash: police

WASHINGTON - A 34-year-old died in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on Claiborne Parkway Friday afternoon, according to police. 

Loudoun County police responded to a crash on Claiborne Parkway near Harry Byrd Highway Friday at approximately 2:37 p.m. 

The rider lost control of the motorcycle and struck the guardrail, according to police. 

Erik E. Grier, 34, of Ashburn was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.