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Bedford County | Pedestrian dead after being struck on Lynchburg Turnpike

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A 40-year-old woman is dead after she was struck by a vehicle while walking on West Lynchburg Turnpike in Bedford County.

The pedestrian, Stacee Lee LaClair, of Bedford, died at the scene.

Virginia State Police is investigating the fatal crash that occurred just after 7 a.m., west of Wheatland Road.

According to VSP, the pedestrian was walking in the road as the driver of a GMC Yukon was traveling westbound in the right lane and merged into the left lane to avoid LaClair. The pedestrian reportedly also moved into the left lane and was struck by the Yukon.

The driver’s name has not been released.

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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