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Alleghany County: Covington man dies from injuries in single-vehicle crash

Chris Graham
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A Covington man died from injuries in a single-vehicle crash on Route 18 in Alleghany County on Thursday.

Virginia State Police reported that a 2012 Ford F-150 was traveling north on Route 18 at 7:20 p.m. Thursday when the vehicle ran off the left side of the roadway and struck a tree.

The driver of the Ford was identified as Robert Eagle Wright, 66, of Covington.

Wright, who was wearing his seatbelt, died at the scene.

Chris Graham

Chris Graham

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