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Ashland man crushed after his truck rolls back on shoulder of Virginia highway

Crystal Graham
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An Ashland man was crushed between two vehicles after his F-350 pickup rolled back into a flatbed tractor trailer on the shoulder of Route 207.

Virginia State Police responded to the accident on Friday at 1:30 p.m. at the three-mile marker in Caroline County.

William Bryon Gilman, 83, was driving the duelly F-350 truck and was being followed by a flatbed tractor trailer that was hauling construction equipment.

Gilman was the owner of Gilman Logging Company, according to his obituary.

The driver of the flatbed noticed the door of the equipment had opened, so both vehicles pulled to the shoulder to fix it.

Gilman was standing between both vehicles when the F-350 rolled backwards, crushing him between them, VSP reports.

Gilman was transported to a local hospital where he later died.

The accident remains under investigation.

 
 




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Crystal Graham

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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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