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Rockingham County: Pedestrian dead in fatal crash on South Valley Pike Wednesday night

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A pedestrian is dead following a fatal crash on South Valley Pike in Rockingham County on Wednesday night.

Virginia State Police is investigating the crash which occurred at approximately 9 p.m.

A Volkswagen was traveling on South Valley Pike when the driver could not avoid a pedestrian walking in the right travel lane, according to police.

The pedestrian, who was not wearing reflective clothing, died at the scene.

No further details are available at this time.

 






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