– Elderly man dies in Nelson County crash
– Fatal accident claims life of senior man in Nelson County.
Accident – Death – Obituary News :
NELSON COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) – A 65-year-old man tragically lost his life in a devastating crash on Sunday evening in Nelson County, as confirmed by Virginia State Police.
The incident occurred around 6:40 p.m. on Afton Mountain Road, where authorities received reports of a single-vehicle collision. The victim, identified as Phillip R. Pugh from Afton, Va., was driving a 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe eastbound when the vehicle veered off the right side of the road, ultimately plunging into a nearby ditch. The SUV then collided with a culvert and overturned, resulting in fatal consequences.
Tragically, Mr. Pugh was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. Investigators have noted that he was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the incident, highlighting the importance of adhering to safety measures while on the road.
The cause of the tragic crash is currently under investigation by the authorities, who are working diligently to ascertain the factors that led to this unfortunate loss of life.
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– 65-year-old man dies in Nelson County crash
– Nelson County crash victim: 65-year-old man.
