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West Virginia tractor-trailer driver dies in icy Highland County crash

Chris Graham
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A tractor-trailer driver who lost control of his vehicle in icy conditions on Route 220 in Highland County early Tuesday died from injuries suffered in the crash.

Virginia State Police are reporting that Thomas Mark Burgoyne, 65, of Franklin, W.Va., died in the 6:15 a.m. accident.

Burgoyne was driving a 2009 Peterbilt tractor trailer north on Route 220 when he encountered ice on the roadway, lost control, ran off the right side of the roadway and struck a tree.

According to State Police, Burgoyne was not wearing a seat belt, and was ejected on impact.

He was transported to UVA Medical Center for treatment, where he passed.

Chris Graham

Chris Graham

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, and Team of Destiny: Inside Virginia Basketball’s Run to the 2019 National Championship, and The Worst Wrestling Pay-Per-View Ever, published in 2018. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, or subscribe to his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected].