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Goochland County: Richmond man dead in single-vehicle crash on Route 288

Crystal Graham
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A 78-year-old Richmond man died in a single-vehicle crash on Route 288 southbound in Goochland County on Tuesday.

James E. Davis, 78, died at the scene. A passenger in the vehicle suffered minor injuries.

The fatal accident that occurred at 10:21 a.m. near the Capitol One overpass, according to Virginia State Police.

Davis was heading southbound on Route 288 when he went off of the right side of the road.  His Camry then struck the backside of the guardrail and multiple posts, causing the vehicle to overturn.

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]