Home State Police: Two fatalities in crash on Route 460 in Bedford County
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State Police: Two fatalities in crash on Route 460 in Bedford County

Crystal Graham
route 460 ambulance on city street police
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Two people are dead after a crash on Route 460 in Bedford County on Sunday.

Charles L. Schlotthober, 77, and Ellen P. Schlotthober, 76, both of Roanoke, died at the scene.

Virginia State Police is investigating a two-vehicle crash.

The crash occurred at 2:09 p.m. at the intersection of Route 698.

A Toyota Tacoma, driven by Schlotthober, attempted to turn onto eastbound Route 460 at the crossover failing to yield the right-of-way, according to police.

The Toyota vehicle was struck by the driver of a Chevrolet Suburban.

The driver of the Chevrolet was injured and transported to Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

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.