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Virginia State Police: Rural crash in Augusta County kills one Thursday

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A crash in Augusta County on Thursday night claimed the life of a Northern Virginia man after his vehicle struck a tree on Route 612.

Irfan Ahmad Mawlazoy, 25, of Stafford, was pronounced dead at the scene by personnel with the Staunton Augusta Rescue Squad.

Police responded to the crash at 6:50 p.m., in a rural area in the 700 block of Quicks Mill Road, approximately 0.3 miles west of Berry Farm Road.

Mawlazoy was traveling eastbound on Route 612 in a white Toyota Camry when he ran off the right side of the roadway, struck a tree and came to rest in the front yard of a residence, according to the Virginia State Police.

The crash remains under investigation.

 

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Crystal Graham

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Crystal Graham is the digital editor and development director for Augusta Free Press. A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal 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. She also has a strong development background as the former director in Virginia for a national suicide prevention organization. You can reach her at [email protected]. Support AFP by signing up for our newsletter and/or powering our work with a one-time or monthly contribution.