Home Orange County: 18-year-old man dead in crash, vehicle collided with tree
Local

Orange County: 18-year-old man dead in crash, vehicle collided with tree

Crystal Graham
Orange County police car arrest lights
(© ChiccoDodiFC – stock.adobe.com)

One man is dead following a crash on Pine Stake Road in Orange County on Sunday morning.

Fabian A. Lopez, 18, of Unionville, died at the scene.

Virginia State Police is investigating the single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred at 10:08 a.m. near Black Walnut Run Road.

A Chevrolet Silverado, driven by Lopez, was traveling north on Route 621 when it ran off the right side of the roadway, overcorrected, ran off the left side of the roadway and collided with a tree before overturning.

Lopez was wearing a seatbelt.

The crash remains under investigation.

 
 




Featured Video

 

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]. Support AFP by signing up for our newsletter and/or powering our work with a one-time or monthly contribution.

Latest News

uva football
Football, Go 'Hoos

UVA Football: More to take accountability for after 51-7 loss at Wake Forest

UVA Health
Local

UVA Health acquires State Farms operations center on Pantops

UVA Health announced on Friday that it has acquired the 365,000-square-foot former State Farm operations center on Pantops, which will allow the health system to free up additional capacity at University Hospital to expand inpatient care.

vdot road construction
Local

VDOT: Local road construction, maintenance on the schedule for the week

VDOT has released its updated list of ongoing road construction and maintenance projects for local drivers.

Gary Critzer Waynesboro
Local

Waynesboro: Gary Critzer inducted into Virginia Life Saving and Rescue Hall of Fame

Pillar to Post Pro-Wrestling Podcast
Pro Wrestling

Ray Petree | Terry Funk vs. Leatherface: Two sons of Texas facing off in Japan

acc basketball
Basketball

Women’s Basketball: ACC schedule for 2026-2027 opens on Sunday

soccer Somalia
Go 'Hoos, Sports

Men’s Soccer: UVA settles for draw with #18 Pitt; season on the brink