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Cyclist dead following accident on Route 42 in Virginia Saturday morning

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A 31-year-old Clifton Forge man is dead after his bicycle was hit by a Dodge Ram on Route 42 in Alleghany County on Saturday morning.

Conor Ryan Chadwick was originally transported to Lewis Gale Alleghany Hospital where he later died.

The crash occurred at 9:50 a.m. near Matthews Lane when a 2018 Dodge Ram struck the bicycle at the crest of a hill.

The name of the driver has not been released. The driver was not injured, according to Virginia State Police.

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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