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Buchanan County | One man dead, ejected in single-vehicle crash on Tuesday

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A fatal accident on Riverside Drive in Buchanan County Tuesday night claimed the life of one man.

James F. Ratliff, 71, was ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene. He was not wearing a seatbelt, according to Virginia State Police.

The single-vehicle crash occurred at 8:15 p.m. in the 1600 block of U.S. Route 460.

According to police, Ratliff’s Chevy HHR was traveling eastbound when it went of the left side of the road and overturned.

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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