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July 7, 2021, News Release
Virginia State Police is investigating a multi-vehicle crash in Augusta County. The crash occurred July 7, 2021 at 8:55 a.m. in the 3300 block of Point Lookout Road.
A Ford Escape was traveling north on Point Lookout Road when it crossed the centerline. The Escape first struck the rear of a southbound Dodge Durango and then struck head-on a southbound Ford F-450 pickup truck. The impact of the crash caused the Escape to catch fire. Meanwhile, the Ford F-450 ran off the right side of the road and struck a pedestrian working in his yard.
The driver of the Escape died at the scene. The remains have been transported to the Office of the Medical Examiner in Roanoke for positive identification, autopsy and examination. An individual at the scene was able to pull a 1-month-old child from the burning vehicle. The infant was flown to UVA Medical Center for treatment of life-threatening injuries.
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