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Single-vehicle crash in Nelson County claims life of Shipman man

Chris Graham
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Virginia State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Route 639 just north of Serenity Trail at 5;32 p.m. Tuesday.

A 1997 Mazda Protégé attempted to turn left onto Route 639 from a private driveway when it crossed over the road, ran off the right side of the road, down an embankment, and struck a tree and a telephone pole guide wire.

The driver, James D. Kidd, 86, of Shipman, died at the scene. He was not wearing a seatbelt.

The crash remains under investigation.

Chris Graham

Chris Graham

Chris Graham is the founder and editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1994 alum of the University of Virginia, Chris is the author and co-author of seven books, including Poverty of Imagination, a memoir published in 2019, and Team of Destiny: Inside Virginia Basketball’s Run to the 2019 National Championship, and The Worst Wrestling Pay-Per-View Ever, published in 2018. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, or subscribe to his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected].