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Crash kills Appomattox County man who was ejected from overturned vehicle

Crystal Graham
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A single-vehicle crash on Friday night in Appomattox County killed one man who was ejected from his vehicle.

Samuel H. Robinson, 82, of Appomattox, died at the scene.

Virginia State Police is investigating the fatal crash that occurred July 19 at 5:10 p.m. on Red House Road.

A 2003 Chevrolet Express Van was heading northbound on Red House Road, a half-mile north of Cub Creek Road, when the vehicle crossed the center line, overcorrected, went off the right side of the road and struck an embankment, according to VSP.

The van then overturned, and the driver, Robinson, was ejected.

Robinson was not wearing a seatbelt.

The crash remains under investigation.

 

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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

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]

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