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Nelson County: Two men suffer serious injuries after Camaro strikes tree

Crystal Graham
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Virginia State Police is investigating a one-vehicle crash in Nelson County that seriously injured two men.

According to police, on Feb. 27, at 7:38 p.m., a 1968 Chevrolet Camaro was headed eastbound on Beech Grove Road when the driver lost control, ran off the road to the left and struck a tree on the passenger side of the vehicle.

The driver of the Camaro, Charles D. McGann, 62, of Afton, was not wearing a seatbelt; his passenger, Mark D. McGann, 64, was wearing a seatbelt.

Both men suffered serious injuries.

Charles McGann has been charged with failure to maintain proper control.

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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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