CAMPBELL COUNTY, Va. – UPDATE
An 18-year-old man is dead after a fatal crash in Bedford County, according to Virginia State Police.
The crash happened at 1:24 p.m. when police said a silver 2013 Dodge Charger going eastbound at about 60-70 mph crossed the median and westbound traffic lanes, ran off the side of the road, struck a ditch and an embankment and overturned in a nearby creek.
State Police identified the driver as William Hackworth of Bedford. Authorities said Hackworth was taken to Lynchburg General Hospital, where he later died.
Authorities said the crash is still under investigation.
ORIGINAL STORY
One man is in the hospital being treated for life-threatening injuries after crashing into a creek on Wednesday afternoon, according to Virginia State Police.
The crash happened at 1:24 p.m. when police said a silver 2013 Dodge Charger going eastbound at about 60-70 mph crossed the median and westbound traffic lanes, ran off the side of the road, struck a ditch and an embankment and overturned in a nearby creek.
Police said the driver was taken to Lynchburg Hospital to be treated for life-threatening injuries.
Crash on US 460 near Bedford/Cambell County line
Witnesses told authorities it was pouring rain at the time of the crash.
The driver was in the Charger for at least 10 minutes after it landed in the creek, according to police.
Three bystanders tried to help the man, as police said one performed CPR.
One lane of westbound traffic is now open while the road is expected to fully reopen at about 3:30 p.m.
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