FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 8, 2026
Fatal Vehicle Accident
Lynchburg, VA – On October 7, 2026, at approximately 3:40 p.m., the Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) and Lynchburg Fire Department (LFD) responded to a two-vehicle accident in the 4400 block of Richmond Highway.
One driver, an adult female, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
LPD is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the LPD Traffic Safety Unit at 434-455-6047 or Crime Stoppers at 888-798-5900. Tips can also be submitted anonymously online at p3tips.com or via the P3 app on any mobile device.
LPD would like to thank the Virginia State Police and community members for their assistance.
This is an active investigation. Any additional information will be provided as an update to this release.