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One dead in accident on Route 820 in Augusta County

Chris Graham

policeVirginia State Police Trooper Z.J. Blevins is investigating a fatal crash in Augusta County. The crash occurred Saturday (Sept. 17, 2016), at 11:25 p.m., on Route 820, approximately one mile north of Route 254.

A 1995 Honda Civic was traveling north on Route 820 when it ran off the right side of the road, struck a fence and overturned.

Charges are pending against the 18-year-old male driver from Stuarts Draft, Va. He suffered serious injuries and was transported to Augusta Health Center for treatment.

The passenger, Tommy E. Hise, 53, of Waynesboro, Va.., was transported to Augusta Health Center, where he died earlySunday morning.

Both the driver and passenger were wearing seat belts. The crash remains under investigation.

 
 




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Chris Graham is the founder and editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1994 alum of the University of Virginia, Chris is the author and co-author of seven books, including Poverty of Imagination, a memoir published in 2019. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, TikTok, BlueSky, or subscribe to his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected]. Support AFP by signing up for our newsletter and/or powering our work with a one-time or monthly contribution.

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