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Halifax County: Danville man killed in single-vehicle accident on Saturday

Crystal Graham
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One person was killed in a single-vehicle accident on Philpott Road in Halifax County on Saturday.

Demietre “Mietre” Brandon, 33, of Danville, was ejected from the vehicle.

Virginia State Police is investigating the fatal accident that occurred at 7:15 a.m. Brandon’s Chevrolet Spark was heading west, one mile east of Hackberry Road, when it went off the right side of the road, down an embankment and struck a tree.

Brandon was not wearing a seatbelt.

Brandon attended Danville public schools. He was born with cerebral palsy, according to his obituary. He was a member of the White Oak Grove Baptist Church and was employed in the maintenance department at Dollar General in South Boston. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday.

The crash is under investigation.

 

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Crystal Graham

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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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