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Man dies from injuries in Interstate 64 crash in Rockbridge County on Friday

Chris Graham
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A single-vehicle accident on Interstate 64 in Rockbridge County on Friday claimed the life of a passenger.

William Barger Jr. died at the scene of the 12:55 p.m. accident, according to Virginia State Police.

Barger was a passenger in a 2016 GMC Denali driven Edward A. Mitchell, 59, of Scottsburg, Ind.

Mitchell was wearing his seatbelt and was not injured.

Barger was not wearing his seatbelt and died at the scene.

The crash remains under investigation.

Chris Graham

Chris Graham

Chris Graham is the founder and editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1994 alum of the University of Virginia, Chris is the author and co-author of seven books, including Poverty of Imagination, a memoir published in 2019, and Team of Destiny: Inside Virginia Basketball’s Run to the 2019 National Championship, and The Worst Wrestling Pay-Per-View Ever, published in 2018. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, or subscribe to his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected].