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Lexington woman dead after two-vehicle crash on Route 11 in Rockbridge County

Crystal Graham
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One driver is dead and another is injured after a two-vehicle crash on Saturday on Route 11 in Rockbridge County.

Patricia Ann Bane, 79, of Lexington, died at the scene.

Virginia State Police is investigating the crash which occurred at 11:20 a.m. at the intersection of Pine Forest Road.

According to VSP, Bane failed to yield the right-of-way while turning onto Route 11 from a stop sign.

Her Toyota was struck by a 2013 Dodge Ram 1500 which was traveling south on Route 11.

The 40-year-old driver of the Dodge was not wearing his seatbelt and was injured. He was transported to a local hospital and treated for injuries received in the crash. His name has not been released.

No charges are pending.

The crash remains under investigation.

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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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