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Nelson County: Body found in burning car; identity of deceased unknown

Crystal Graham
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An unidentified person is dead after deputies found a body in a vehicle destroyed by fire this morning in Nelson County.

According to the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to Norwood Road near the intersection of Richmond Highway in the Gladstone area. Deputies found a vehicle sitting off Norwood Road which had been destroyed by fire. The fire was still smoldering but was otherwise extinguished.

The fire department also responded to the scene.

An unknown individual was located inside the vehicle.

The body has been transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Richmond for identification.

The investigation is ongoing.

If anyone has information on the event, call Captain Connor Tobin at (434) 263-7050.

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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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