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Bedford County: Moneta man dead after two-vehicle crash on Monday

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A Moneta man is dead after a two-vehicle crash in Bedford County on Monday night.

Chester Lee Bates, 65, died at the scene, according to the Virginia State Police.

The crash occurred at 7:10 p.m. on White House Road, one half of a mile east of Sleepy Hollow Road.

Bates’ Chevrolet truck was traveling east when the vehicle crossed the center line and struck a Lexus traveling west head on.

The driver of the Lexus has not been identified; they were transported to the hospital for injuries received in the crash.

The crash remains under investigation.

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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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