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Virginia man dead in single-vehicle crash Saturday in Campbell County

Crystal Graham
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Virginia State Police is investigating a one-vehicle fatal crash that occurred Saturday on Route 501 in Campbell County.

Larry K. Smith, 63, of Gladys, died at the scene.

The crash occurred at 12:16 p.m. at the intersection of Route 501 and Marshall Mill Road.

According to VSP, a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado was heading southbound on Route 501 when it ran off the road to the right, struck a sign and a tree and then overturned in a ditch.

The driver of the Silverado, Smith, was wearing a seat belt.

The crash remains under investigation.

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 nearly 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. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television.