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Two vehicles overturn, land in ditch in fatal Amherst County crash

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Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred June 15 and claimed the life of a 62-year-old man.

Robert Mihalik, 62, of Monroe, was transported to a local hospital but died from his injuries. His wife, Tina Mihalik, a passenger in his vehicle, 63, suffered serious injuries.

According to VSP, the accident occurred at 7:44 p.m. at the intersection of Elon Road and Mount Tabor Drive in Amherst County.

A Dodge Challenger driven by Mihalik had entered the intersection from Mount Tabor Drive, according to police. A second vehicle, a Lincoln Navigator was heading westbound on Elon Road and was unable to avoid striking the Challenger.

Both vehicles overturned as a result of the impact and ended up in a ditch off Elon Road.

The driver of the Navigator was not injured.

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]

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