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State Police: Two dead in July Fourth ATV crash in Orange County

Crystal Graham
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Two people are dead after a crash involving an ATV on July 4 in Orange County.

The driver, Jesse A. Powell Jr., 33, of Orange, and passenger, Kelton T. Carter, 25, of Locust Grove, died at the scene.

A 2024 Yamaha Wolverine side-by-side all-terrain vehicle was travelling north on Tower Road when it failed to negotiate a turn, went off of the right side of the road, struck a tree and rolled over, according to Virginia State Police.

The accident occurred at 10:40 p.m. on Tower Road, at the intersection with Col. Drake Lane.

Powell and Carter were not wearing seatbelts, according to VSP.

The crash remains under investigation.

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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]