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Bedford County: Pedestrian struck, killed on Route 460 early Tuesday

Chris Graham
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Update: Tuesday, 5:36 p.m. Virginia State Police have confirmed the identity of the pedestrian in this morning’s fatal crash on Route 460 in Bedford County.

Curtis Junior Martin, 72, Appomattox, Va. was identified as the pedestrian. Mr. Martin was wearing dark clothing and died at the scene.

There are no charges pending.

 

First report: Tuesday, 9:06 a.m. The Virginia State Police is investigating a pedestrian who was struck and killed early Tuesday in Bedford County.

The crash occurred shortly before 3:50 a.m. Tuesday morning on Route 460, near Candle Lane. A 72 year-old male was walking west on Route 460 in the roadway and was struck by a westbound tractor-trailer.

Bedford County 911 received a call from a passer-by shortly prior to the crash, stating that a male was walking in the roadway, but before any units could respond, the pedestrian had been struck.

State Police troopers are in the process of locating the next-of-kin to make notification. Once that is completed, more information will follow.

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Chris Graham is the founder and editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1994 alum of the University of Virginia, Chris is the author and co-author of seven books, including Poverty of Imagination, a memoir published in 2019. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, TikTok, BlueSky, or subscribe to Substack or his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected].

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