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Virginia State Police: Alcohol-fueled crash kills 23-year-old Bedford man

Crystal Graham
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A 23-year-old man is dead following an accident on Route 221 in Bedford County on Friday, Oct. 11, at 7:15 p.m.

Isaac Graham Cyrus, of Bedford, died at the scene, approximately one-tenth of a mile from Casaloma Road. Cyrus was not wearing a seatbelt.

A 70-year-old man, who has not been identified, was responsible for the accident, according to Virginia State Police.

His 2003 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling north when it crossed the center line and sideswiped a 2017 Ford Explorer and then struck a 2007 Nissan Altima head on. The man was not wearing his seatbelt and was injured and transported to the hospital. Alcohol was a factor in the crash, according to VSP.

Cyrus was the driver of the Nissan that was hit head on.

The 63-year-old woman driving the Ford Explorer was also injured and was transported to the hospital.

Both of the vehicles struck in the crash were traveling south.

Charges are pending.

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.

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