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Mecklenburg County: One dead, one seriously injured in crash on Route 58

Crystal Graham
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One man has died from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash on Feb. 9 in Mecklenburg County, according to Virginia State Police.

Walter G. Thompson, 80, of South Hill, suffered serious injuries in the crash and died on Feb. 13.

The other driver, N’Finitee J. Hicks, 24, of South Hill, also suffered serious injuries. No update has been provided on injuries sustained by Hicks.

The fatal two-vehicle crash occurred on Feb. 9 at 6:21 p.m. at the intersection of Route 58 and Theater Road.

Hicks was heading westbound on Route 58 when a Mercury Grand Marquis driven by Thompson drove into the intersection from Theater Road. Hicks was unable to avoid Thompson’s vehicle, according to VSP.

Both Hicks and Thompson were wearing seat belts.

The crash remains under investigation.

 

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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

Crystal Abbe Graham is a reporter and ad manager for Augusta Free Press. A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, she 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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