Pembrooke man killed in Bedford County crash

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BEDFORD COUNTY (WSLS 10) – Virginia State Police are investigating a crash on Route 743, a quarter of a mile east of Route 654 that killed a man.

Police say just before 8 p.m. Wednesday a 1976 Chevrolet Sierra was traveling east on Route 743 when the vehicle ran off the right side of the roadway, over-corrected, then crossed the roadway and overturned.

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The Chevrolet was driven by Leo Allen Harper, Jr. 39, of Pembrooke, Va.  Mr. Harper was not wearing a seatbelt and died at the scene.

The crash remains under investigation.


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