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State Police seeking public’s help with hit-and-run crash in Fauquier County

Chris Graham
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Virginia State Police is seeking the public’s help with identifying a vehicle that struck a pedestrian Wednesday in Fauquier County.

Senior Trooper C. Scally is investigating the hit-and-run crash that occurred at 9:25 p.m. along the 7100 block of Route 17.

A pedestrian was walking southbound on the paved shoulder of Route 17 when he was struck from behind by an unknown vehicle.

The pedestrian, Robert M. Turner IV, 39, from Fauquier, died at the scene of the crash as a result of his injuries.

The hit-and-run suspect vehicle did not stop at the scene and could possibly have damage on the passenger side.

The crash remains under investigation.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call Virginia State Senior Trooper C. Scally at 540-347-6425 or email [email protected].

Chris Graham

Chris Graham

Chris Graham, the king of "fringe media," a zero-time Virginia Sportswriter of the Year, and a member of zero Halls of Fame, 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, or subscribe to his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected].