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Hanover County: Tractor trailer driver sought in fatal hit-and-run incident

Crystal Graham
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Suspect vehicle. Images courtesy Virginia State Police.

Virginia State Police is asking for help in a fatal hit-and-run investigation involving a tractor trailer in Hanover County Friday night.

Troopers are actively working to identify the deceased and notify the next of kin.

The incident occurred at 9:48 p.m. near a TA truck stop in the Town of Ashland.

Investigators have identified a vehicle of interest in the fatal incident: a newer model Freightliner tractor trailer, possibly displaying a red decal on the cab.

The investigation remains ongoing. More information will be released when available.

Anyone who may have information related to this incident, or who observed a vehicle matching this description in the area at the time of the crash, is asked to contact Trooper George Zaki with the Virginia State Police at (804) 420-4000,  #77 from a cellphone or email at [email protected].

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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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