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Early-morning fatal crash in Bedford County likely fueled by alcohol

Crystal Graham
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A single-vehicle crash in Bedford County on Sunday at 1:52 a.m. resulted in a fatality.

Wyatt Malton Newman, 19, of Huddleston, died at the scene.

Alcohol is believe to be a factor in the crash, according to Virginia State Police.

The crash occurred on Mentow Road just south of Leesville Road.

According to VSP, a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado driven by Newman was traveling north on Mentow Road when the vehicle ran off the left side of the roadway and overturned, ejecting the driver.

Newman was not wearing his seatbelt.

The crash remains under investigation.

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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

Crystal Abbe Graham is a reporter and ad manager for Augusta Free Press. A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, she 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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