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Virginia State Police: One dead in single-vehicle crash in Botetourt County

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One person is dead after a single-vehicle crash on Route 220 in Botetourt County on Monday.

The 72-year-old driver died at the scene. The name of the driver has not been released until next of kin is notified.

A 2021 Nissan ran off the right side of the road and struck an embankment and overturned at 6:49 p.m.

The investigation is ongoing.

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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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