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Franklin County: Head-on collision on Route 40 in Virginia leaves one man dead

Crystal Graham
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One man is dead and another is receiving treatment at Roanoke Memorial Hospital after a head-on collision on Jan. 17 at 6:25 p.m.

Andrew C. Robertson, 67, of Pittsville, died at the scene.

Lorenza W. Terry, 67, of Penhook, was transported by helicopter to Roanoke Memorial Hospital for treatment of injuries received in the crash.

Virginia State Police report it is investigating the two-vehicle crash which occurred near Route 946 in Franklin County.

According to VSP, a 1995 Honda Accord driven by Robertson was traveling east on Route 40 when the vehicle crossed the center line and struck a 2000 Ford Explorer driven by Terry.

Both men were wearing seatbelts.

The crash remains under investigation.




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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]

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