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Nelson County: Woman stopped on Route 29 killed when vehicle struck from behind

Crystal Graham
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A Milford woman is dead after an accident Wednesday on Route 29 in Nelson County.

Marette L. Legeer, 86, died at the scene.

Virginia State Police is investigating the fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred at 2:14 p.m. on Thomas Nelson Highway southbound at the intersection with Jackson Lane.

Legeer was headed southbound on Route 29 at Jackson Lane when she slowed her Ford Escape to a stop to speak with Virginia Department of Transportation employees who were in the median.

A 21-year-old Lynchburg resident, also traveling southbound, struck the rear of the Ford. This caused the Ford Escape to spin eventually coming to a stop facing eastbound in the right lane of Route 29, according to VSP. The second vehicle, a Honda Accord, went off of the left side of the highway and struck a guardrail.

The driver of the Honda, Maximus A. Debilzan suffered minor injuries.

Charges are pending against Debilzan, according to VSP.

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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