FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. – A Franklin County crash claimed the life of a 67-year-old man Wednesday evening, according to Virginia State Police.
At about 6:25 p.m., state troopers were called to Route 40, not far from Route 946 for the report of a crash.
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Authorities told 10 News that a 1995 Honda Accord had been headed east when it crossed the center line, hitting a 2000 Ford Explorer head-on.
Andrew C. Robertson, 67, of Pittsville, Virginia, had been driving the Honda and died at the scene, according to Virginia State Police. Authorities report that he was wearing a seat belt.
The man driving the Ford, 67-year-old Lorenza W. Terry, of Penhook, Virginia, was transported by helicopter to Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was also wearing a seat belt, VSP said. The extent of his injuries is unclear at this time.
The crash remains under investigation.