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Cumberland County | Single-vehicle fatal crash kills driver, injures one

Crystal Graham
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One person is dead and another was injured in a single-vehicle crash Sunday evening in Cumberland County.

The fatal crash occurred at 6:09 p.m. in the 2300 block of Cumberland Road.

The driver, Ricky D. Gray, 66, of Cumberland, was partially ejected from the Ford F-150 truck and died at the scene.

A passenger, Kisha Trent, 57, also of Cumberland, was taken to an area hospital for her injuries.

According to Virginia State Police, the truck was travelling northbound on Cumberland Road when it crossed the center line and ran off the left side of the road, striking multiple trees.

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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