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

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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.

 

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Crystal Graham

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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.

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