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Nelson County: 39-year-old woman dead in single-vehicle crash on Route 60

Crystal Graham
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A fatal single-vehicle crash in Nelson County early Sunday morning killed the driver, a 39-year-old woman.

Porsche Christinia Vaughn, of Gladstone, died at the scene. She was the sole occupant of the vehicle, according to Virginia State Police.

The crash occurred on Route 60, approximately one-half mile east of Tye River Road at 12:40 a.m.

Vaughn was traveling eastbound on Route 60, when she ran off the right side of the roadway and struck a tree.

She was wearing her seatbelt.

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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