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Russell County: Driver dead after vehicle goes airborne, catches fire on Route 19

Crystal Graham
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A 33-year-old man is dead after his vehicle crashed Saturday just after 12:30 p.m. in Russell County.

Jeffery A. Cantrell, 33, of Washington County, died at the scene.

According to Virginia State Police, the accident occurred at the intersection of Route 19 and Elk Garden Road.

Cantrell’s Chevrolet Impala was heading northbound on Route 19 when it went off of the right side of the road, hit an embankment and became airborne. The vehicle then overturned multiple times while crossing the intersection with Elk Garden Road.  The Impala stuck another embankment and came to rest on its top before catching fire.

Cantrell was not wearing a seatbelt.

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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