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One dead, one seriously injured in motorcycle crash on I-64 in Virginia

Crystal Graham
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One person is dead following a motorcycle accident Thursday evening on Interstate 64 in Alleghany County.

The driver of the motorcycle, James Douglas Pittman, 55, of Ashland, died at the scene.

His passenger was flown to Roanoke Memorial Hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Virginia State Police is investigating the fatal crash that occurred at 5:24 p.m. on I-64, one and a quarter mile west of Route 696.

According to VSP, the 2007 Harley Davidson was traveling west at a high rate of speed at the 20.4-mile-marker. The motorcycle passed a vehicle and then ran off the right side of the roadway striking the guardrail.

The driver and the passenger were ejected from the motorcycle.

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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