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Pedestrian from Myrtle Beach dead after accident in Franklin County Saturday

Crystal Graham
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A Myrtle Beach man is dead after an accident in Franklin County on Saturday afternoon.

William Evan Gavin, 25, died at the scene.

According to Virginia State Police, Gavin was walking about one half mile south of Route 717 when he was struck by a 2010 Chevrolet Traverse traveling north on 890.

According to Virginia State Police, Gavin was walking southbound in the roadway when he was struck at approximately 2:30 p.m.

The driver of the Chevrolet was not injured.

No charges are pending, according to VSP.

The crash remains under investigation.

Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

Crystal Abbe Graham is the regional editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, she 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 on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television.