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Caroline County: Police investigating hit-and-run after body found in roadway on Route 1

Chris Graham
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The Virginia State Police is requesting the public’s help for information about a fatal hit-and-run crash that was discovered this morning at approximately 6:30 a.m. on Route 1 a half of a mile south of Route 207 in Caroline County.

An adult male was discovered deceased in the roadway. Evidence at the scene suggests he was struck by a vehicle in the overnight hours. Troopers are in the process of confirming the male’s identity and notifying next of kin.

There are no suspect vehicles at this time.

Virginia State Police are encouraging anyone who may have been in the area and saw something or have any tips, to contact us by calling 804-609-5656 or #77 from a cellphone or by emailing [email protected].

Chris Graham

Chris Graham

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, and Team of Destiny: Inside Virginia Basketball’s Run to the 2019 National Championship, and The Worst Wrestling Pay-Per-View Ever, published in 2018. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, or subscribe to his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected].