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Lynchburg: Man in critical condition after vehicle overturns, ejected 50 feet

Crystal Graham
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A Campbell County man is in critical condition after being ejected from his vehicle during a rollover crash on Greenview Drive in Lynchburg.

The crash occurred at approximately 12:26 a.m. this morning.

Lynchburg Police and Lynchburg Fire department officers responded to a report of the crash and arrived to find a vehicle overturned on its roof with no occupants inside.

After searching the area, responders located an individual believed to have been ejected from the vehicle due to the crash.

The individual, a 42-year-old male, was found approximately 50 feet from where the vehicle came to rest. He was determined to be the sole occupant of the vehicle.

The individual was transported to Lynchburg General Hospital where he remains in critical condition.

This remains an active investigation.

Anyone with information regarding this crash is asked to contact Officer Bauserman at (434) 455-6047 or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900.

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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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