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Lynchburg Police | Vehicle rolls over with three children inside

Crystal Graham
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A 33-year-old man was injured after his vehicle rolled and ran over him with three children inside.

Christopher Justus Jr., of Lynchburg, was transported to Carilion Roanoke Hospital in critical condition today; the children were not injured.

The incident occurred at 11:57 a.m. in the 6000 block of Rhonda Road in Lynchburg.

The Lynchburg Police Department and Lynchburg Fire Department responded to the accident on private property.

Justus had reportedly been attempting to free his vehicle after it became stuck, and during the attempt, the vehicle rolled and ran over him.

The Lynchburg Police Department did not release the type of vehicle.

Anyone with further information regarding this case is asked to call (434) 455-6047 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900.


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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]

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