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Single-vehicle crash in Orange County claims life of Barboursville man

Chris Graham
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Virginia State Police Trooper C. Cortese is investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash in Orange County reported on Sunday at 10:24 p.m. on Route 33 just west of the intersection of Route 20.

A 2003 Toyota Tundra was traveling west on Route 33 went it crossed a double solid centerline, ran off the left side of the roadway, collided with a mailbox, a utility pole, and several trees, before it overturned.

The driver of the Toyota, John B. Digney IV, 23, of Barboursville, was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from the vehicle.

Digney died at the scene of the crash as a result of his injuries.

VSP was assisted by Orange County Fire and EMS, VDOT, and Rappahannock Electric Cooperative.




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Chris Graham

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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 Substack or his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected].

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