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Massie Mill man dies in single-vehicle crash in Nelson County Tuesday

Crystal Graham
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A fatal single-vehicle crash took place on Tuesday evening on Route 29 just south of Route 6 in Nelson County.

The driver, Christopher A. Murphy, 35, of Massie Mill, died at the scene.

According to the Virginia State Police, a 2006 Buick Lucerne was traveling south on Route 29 when it ran off the left side of the road and traveled into the median. The vehicle then spun, hit a ditch and overturned several times, finally coming to rest in the northbound lanes.

A passenger in the vehicle, Jonathan Clark, 34, was transported for treatment of minor injuries.

The accident occurred at 4:55 p.m.

Both the driver and passenger were not wearing seatbelts, according to the VSP.

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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