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State Police investigating fatal crash in Rockingham County

Chris Graham
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Virginia State Police Trooper M. Salladay is investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash in Rockingham County that occurred on Monday at 5:15 p.m. along Route 602 half a mile north of Route 665.

A 1995 Geo Prism was traveling north on Route 602 when it crossed a double solid yellow centerline and collided head-on with a southbound 2013 Nissan Frontier.

The driver of the Geo, Keith W. Courtney, 46, of Stanley, died at the scene of the crash as a result of his injuries. Courtney was not wearing a seatbelt.

The driver of the Nissan, a 59-year-old male, of Rockingham, suffered minor injuries in the crash and was transported to Sentara RMH Medical Center for treatment. The male was wearing a seatbelt.

A passenger in the Nissan, a 48-year-old male suffered minor injuries in the crash and was transported to Sentara RMH Medical Center for treatment. The male was wearing a seatbelt.

The crash remains under investigation.

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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. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, TikTok, BlueSky, or subscribe to Substack or his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected].