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Virginia State Police: Afton man dead after fatal crash in Nelson County Sunday

Crystal Graham
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An Afton man is dead after a single-vehicle crash Sunday evening on Afton Mountain Road in Nelson County.

Phillip R. Pugh, 65, died at the scene. He was not wearing a seatbelt.

Virginia State Police is investigating the fatal crash that occurred at 6:40 p.m.

According to VSP, a 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe was traveling east near Williams Creek Lane when it ran off the right side of the road. The vehicle continued into a ditch where it struck a culvert and overturned.

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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