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Rockingham County teen dead after vehicle strikes embankment, overturns

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A 17-year-old teen was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Sunday in Rockingham County.

Gadge M. Crawford, 17, of Timberville, was ejected from his vehicle. He died at the scene.

The crash occurred July 28 at 1:35 a.m. on Route 259 (Mayland Road), a tenth of a mile east of Route 946 (Zirkle Lane), according to a report from Virginia State Police.

Crawford’s Honda Accord was traveling west on Route 259 at a high rate of speed when it crossed a double solid yellow center line, ran off the left side of the roadway and struck an embankment and a fence before overturning.

The crash remains under investigation.

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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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