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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 8, 2024
Lynchburg Police Investigate Fatal Wrong-Way Crash on US 460
Lynchburg, VA – At approximately 10:22 PM on November 7, the Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) received multiple reports of a wrong-way driver traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes of US 460 near the Candler’s Mountain Road exit. The wrong-way vehicle collided head-on with another vehicle, resulting in fatal injuries to both drivers.
Both drivers were the only occupants of their respective vehicles.
The Lynchburg Police Department is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information related to it is urged to contact the Lynchburg Police Department’s non-emergency number at (434) 847-1602 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900. Anonymous tips can be submitted online at http://p3tips.com, through the P3 app on mobile devices, or by texting CVCS to 738477 to receive a link to the anonymous tip form. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.
The Lynchburg Police Department extends its condolences to the families affected by this tragic incident.