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Virginia State Police: Smyth County accident claims life of Chilhowie man

Crystal Graham
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A Chilhowie man involved in a single-vehicle crash on Sunday has died, according to Virginia State Police.

Timmie J. Stokes, 68, suffered serious injuries and was taken to an area hospital.  Stokes died due to his injuries on Monday.

The fatal crash occurred Jan. 5 at 12:30 p.m. on Loves Mill Road in Smyth County.

Stokes was heading northbound on Loves Mill Road near its intersection with Route 107, when he ran off of the left side of the road and struck a tree.

Stokes was wearing a seatbelt.

The crash remains under investigation. It is unknown if weather played a factor in the accident.

 

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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

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]

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