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The original item was published from 10/15/2018 1:41:59 PM to 10/23/2018 12:00:06 AM.

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Posted on: October 15, 2018

[ARCHIVED] Accident on Bent Mountain

Bent Mountain Accident
***Update***
(Roanoke County, VA – October 15, 2018) Lawrence Larson, 75, of Bent Mountain was identified as the driver of the sedan killed in yesterday's crash. The driver of the truck was uninjured and is cooperating with police. His name is not being released at this time. The truck is owned by Boring Contractors, Inc.

Police continue to investigate the cause of the crash. No charges have been placed.

***Original Story***
(Roanoke County, VA—October 14, 2018) At approximately 2:50 p.m., a dump truck with a full load of dirt and gravel traveling northbound in the 8200 block of Bent Mountain Road hit head-on a four-door sedan traveling southbound. Both vehicles ran over the ravine. At this time there is one confirmed fatality.

Bent Mountain Rd is closed between the 7900 block and 8300 block. Drivers should avoid this area. Bypass routes include the Blue Ridge Parkway and Sugar Camp Creek Road. The Roanoke County Police Department, Roanoke County Fire & Rescue and VDOT are on scene and working to open up one lane.

Any media coming may park on the shoulder of the road just before police and rescue vehicles are seen. We will direct you from there.

Pictures at the scene are attached.
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