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Lee County: 18-year-old cyclist struck by truck, killed on Route 58A

Crystal Graham
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An 18-year-old died after their bicycle was struck by a truck on Route 58A on Friday in Lee County.

The fatal crash occurred at 1:45 p.m. one mile west of Route 982, according to Virginia State Police.

The bicycle, operated by Skylar S. McMahan, 18, of Big Stone Gap, was heading westbound when it was rear-ended by the driver of a 2017 Ram 1500 truck.

McMahan died at the scene.

The driver of the Ram, Dustin R. Holman, 32, of Wise, was charged with reckless driving.  Holman was not injured.

The crash remains under investigation.

 

 
 




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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]. Support AFP by signing up for our newsletter and/or powering our work with a one-time or monthly contribution.

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