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State Police investigating fatal accident in Buckingham County

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virginia state policeVirginia State Police Trooper D.L. Vaughn is investigating a fatal crash in Buckingham County.

The crash occurred Saturday(Sept. 17) on Sycamore Road, east of Warminster Road. The crash occurred at 2 a.m., but was not reported to law enforcement until 11:45 a.m. Saturday.

A 2002 Subaru Outback was traveling along Sycamore Road when it ran off the right side of the road and struck a tree.

The driver of the vehicle, John W. Clarke Jr., 24, of Crozet, Va., died at the scene. He was wearing a seat belt.

An adult male passenger is being treated at UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville for life-threatening injuries.

The crash remains under investigation.

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