The Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after multiple trucks were stolen from two separate businesses on Route 29 near Whiteoak Mountain in Chatham.

A trailer truck collided with a compact car in a crash in Nelson County Saturday night that left two dead, sources said.

This crash has been cleared, according to VDOT.

A tractor-trailer hauling several hundred turkeys crashed in Amherst County on Monday evening, according to Virginia State Police.

Route 29 in Amherst County is now clear after a police chase.

An overturned tractor-trailer is impacting traffic on US-29 in Pittsylvania County, according to VDOT.

Two people were airlifted to the hospital after a crash in Pittsylvania County on Thursday evening, according to Virginia State Police.

Virginia State Police has identified the victim of an incident that shut down Route 29 in Campbell County Tuesday morning.

A driver is in the hospital following a tractor-trailer crash on Route 29 northbound just north of the Ambriar exit in Amherst County, according to the Amherst Fire Department.

A vehicle crash at the bridge on Route 29 in Pittsylvania County is causing delays, according to VDOT.

A man is dead after leading officers on a speed chase that ended in a crash on Route 29 in Pittsylvania County on Tuesday, according to Virginia State Police.

Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash. The crash occurred Saturday at 7:46 p.m. on Route 29, about two-tenths of a mile south of Route 863 in Pittsylvania County.

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A pedestrian is dead after being hit by a car on Route 29 in Pittsylvania County, according to Virginia State Police.

After putting out the vehicle fire, Rustburg crews said they found something surprising.

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A tractor-trailer crash has closed US-29 South in Amherst County, according to VDOT.

A 25-year-old man is dead after a crash in Pittsylvania County over the weekend, according to Virginia State Police.

Two teens were injured following a crash involving a Pittsylvania school bus on Route 29 Thursday morning, according to Virginia State Police.

An eight-year-old girl is dead after a Christmas Eve crash in Nelson County, according to Virginia State Police.

At least one person was flown to the hospital to be treated for serious injuries following a crash on Route 29 in Amherst County on Friday, according to Virginia State Police.

Thousands of people are on the hunt for a bargain in the 100-Mile Yard Sale along Route 29

Beating out South Carolina, Chatham was selected as the site for a new construction project that will create more than two dozen jobs.

AMHERST COUNTY, Va. – Driving along Route 29 in Amherst County, you’ll see a dozen roses and American flags taped to the Virginia State Trooper Lucas B. Dowell Bridge. He’s just an amazing person,” said Jordan Cindrick, an Amherst County Sheriff’s deputy who knew Dowell. Feb. 4th marked two years since Dowell was killed in a shootout while assisting with a drug-related warrant in Cumberland County. I wanted to get it going really quick, so I probably could’ve got double that if I kept going,” said Martin. There’s also a bridge dedicated to Dowell near his hometown in Smyth County.

Brandon Payne, 22, of Lynchburg has been charged with a hit-and-run after a deadly crash in Campbell CountyCAMPBELL COUNTY, Va. – UPDATEA 22-year-old man has been charged after police said he sideswiped a car, causing a deadly crash. At 8:40 p.m. on Saturday, a 2010 Toyota Camry going south on Route 29 was sideswiped by a 2020 Kia Sorento, according to State Police. According to police, the Kia stopped for a moment and then kept going south on Route 29. The driver of the Kia, 22-year-old Brandon Payne of Lynchburg, was charged with a hit and run, according to State Police. ORIGINAL STORYVirginia State Police are investigating a deadly single-vehicle crash in Campbell County that happened Saturday night.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, Va. – Virginia State Police have released the name of the woman who died early Monday morning. The crash remains under investigation. One person is dead after a crash early Monday morning on Wards Road, according to Virginia State Police. At 1:17 a.m., Virginia State Police responded to a crash involving a pedestrian near Lynchburg Highway. The pedestrian died at the scene and police said the crash remains under investigation.

PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. A man is dead after a fatal motorcycle crash in Pittsylvania County, according to Virginia State Police. Authorities say the crash happened around 12:15 a.m. Sunday on Route 29, just north of Malmaison Road, when a 2018 Harley Davidson Ultra Limited was going north before it ran off the left side of the road and hit a road sign. The driver, identified as Henry Burnett, 50, of Chatham. Police say he was wearing his helmet and died at the scene. According to Virginia State Police, the crash is still under investigation.

A man is dead after authorities say he rear-ended a tractor-trailer in Campbell County this weekend. The crash happened at about 5:15 a.m. Saturday on Route 29 at the intersection with Route 24, according to Virginia State Police. A tractor-trailer was going north on Route 29 when it was rear-ended by Russell Breeden, 52, of Rustburg, who was driving a 1994 Toyota Tacoma, according to police. The tractor-trailer driver was not hurt during the crash, according to police. The crash remains under investigation.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, Va. - State police are investigating after a two-vehicle crash at 5:19 a.m. Saturday in Campbell County. The crash happened on Route 29 near Route 24. The two cars involved were a tractor-trailer and a pickup truck. The crash is under investigation. Check back for more updates.

Copyright by WSLS - All rights reservedPITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. - A man is dead after a two-vehicle crash in Pittsylvania County. It happened Sunday just before 5 p.m. on Route 29 Business near Route 721/Livestock Road. A 1990 Ford Tempo was headed south on Route 29 Business when it crossed the center line into the northbound lanes. The driver of the Ford, Michael Price, 54, of Danville, died at the scene, according to Virginia State Police. Virginia State Police is investigating this crash.

LYNCHBURG, Va. - Gladys Road, near Perkys restaurant, on Route 29 in Campbell County is one of the most dangerous roads to cross in the Lynchburg District. Two years ago, Virginia Department of Transportation officials did a safety study on route 29, starting from Lynchburgs airport to Route 24 Village HighwayWere trying to stay ahead of the curve. Were trying to implement low-cost improvements that create those safe environments, Lynchburg District Planning Manager Rick Youngblood said. Six months ago, VDOT put flashing lights near the intersection to warn drivers of other cars in the area, but that's not enough. The meeting will be held at VDOTs Ramey Memorial Auditorium, 4303 Campbell Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24501 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

AMHERST, Va. - Five Amherst county deputies received lifesaving awards on Monday. Martin and three others were on the scene of a bad car accident on Route 29 in Amherst. Martin said he arrived on scene first and put a tourniquet on the driver's leg of the Ford pickup truck. Another deputy held the neck of the other driver in the four-door sedan to keep him breathing until paramedics arrived. Micah Stephens was also recognized for bringing a heart attack victim back to life.

PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. - UPDATEAuthorities have identified the two people that died in a Pittsylvania County motorcycle crash Monday. Authorities say the crash is still under investigation. ORIGINAL STORYA motorcycle crash in Pittsylvania County Monday left two people dead, according to Virginia State Police. Authorities say the crash happened north of Chatham on Route 29. Virginia State Police is investigating this incident.

PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. - A 63-year-old Chatham woman died in a car crash Thursday afternoon in Pittsylvania County. The crash happened on Route 29, two-tenths of a mile north of Route 29 Business at 3:45 p.m., according to Virginia State Police. A 2017 Peterbilt 330 transport truck was traveling south on Route 29, when it ran off the right side of the road, hit the guardrail crossed the southbound lanes, ran through the median and hit struck a 2014 Nissan Rogue which was traveling north on Route 29. Josephine Gee, the driver of the Nissan was wearing her seat belt and died at the scene. Police say the information for the driver of the Peterbilt is not available at this time and charges are pending.

PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. - A crash in Pittsylvania County left one person dead and several injured Thursday, according to Pittsylvania County Public Safety Director Chris Slemp and Virginia State Police. The crash happened just before 4 p.m. on Route 29 north, a half mile north of Tightsqueeze, at the southernmost Chatham exit ramp. The two-vehicle crash involved a passenger vehicle and what Slemp described as an armored car. Virginia State Police confirms there was one death and is still investigating. The road was closed for about two hours but is back open now.

AMHERST COUNTY, Va. - One person was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Amherst County Thursday. Around 1:52 p.m., state police responded to the crash on Route 29 where a tractor-trailer ran off the road and crashed. The crash remains under investigation. Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.

Preparations for the closure of the northbound lanes of Lee Highway in northern Fauquier County are moving ahead as VDOT looks to improve the stopping sight distance on the approach to the Route 215 intersection. The Route 29 northbound approach to the Route 215 intersection ranks as the No. The project will regrade the northbound lanes and remove two hills that have contributed to crashes. During that time, northbound traffic will detour using Route 17 north from Warrenton to Interstate 66 at Marshall and then using I-66 east to Gainesville. The closure will not affect southbound traffic and drivers will be able to turn onto and from Route 215 during the closure.

PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY (WSLS 10) - A tractor trailer loaded with paper rolls caught fire on Route 29 Wednesday, causing the road to be blocked. Virginia state police said it happened at Tight Squeeze Road on Rt. 29 southbound. State police said the road could be blocked for several hours.