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Virginia man dead in single-vehicle crash on I-295 in Chesterfield County

Crystal Graham
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A 37-year-old man from Midlothian died Monday after a crash on the exit ramp to I-295 in Chesterfield County.

Christopher Jamel Valentine died at the scene. He was not wearing a seatbelt.

According to Virginia State Police, it responded to a single-vehicle crash at 12:23 a.m. on the exit ramp from eastbound Route 10 to southbound I-295.

A 2012 Toyota Camry, driven by Valentine, ran off the road to the left and struck multiple trees.

This 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]