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Carroll County: North Carolina man dead following single-vehicle crash on New Year’s Day

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A 19-year-old man died in a fatal single-vehicle crash early on New Year’s Day in Carroll County.

Elijah B. Slavey, of Low Gap, N.C. died at the scene, according to Virginia State Police.

The crash occurred at 1:01 a.m. on Jan. 1 on Route 643.

Slavey’s 2013 Nissan Altima was heading southbound when he failed to negotiate a curve, went off the left side of the road and struck a tree head-on.  The vehicle then struck a second tree.

Slavey was not wearing a seatbelt.

A passenger in the Nissan, Marvin D. Delp, III, 19, suffered serious injuries and was transported to an area hospital.  Delp was wearing a seatbelt.

The crash remains under investigation by VSP.

 
 

 




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Crystal Graham

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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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