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Virginia State Police investigating fatal Nelson County crash

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Virginia State Police Sr. Trooper E.D. Everhart responded to a two-vehicle crash Saturday (July 26) in Nelson County. The crash occurred at 10:30 a.m., at the intersection of Routes 29 and 56.

A 2009 Harley-Davidson FLHT was traveling south on Route 29. A 2010 Honda Civic was northbound on Route 29 and had pulled into the crossover to make a left turn onto Route 56. The Honda Civic pulled across the southbound lanes and into the path of the Harley-Davidson. The motorcycle was unable to avoid striking the Civic and the two vehicles collided.

The motorcyclist, Michael S. Murphy, 47, of Annapolis, Md., died at the scene. He was wearing a helmet.

The driver of the Honda, Peggy R. Arnold, 66, Huntington, Md., was not injured in the crash. She was charged with reckless driving.

The crash remains under investigation.

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Chris Graham

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Chris Graham is the founder and editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1994 alum of the University of Virginia, Chris is the author and co-author of seven books, including Poverty of Imagination, a memoir published in 2019. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, TikTok, BlueSky, or subscribe to Substack or his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected].

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