We’re told that both parties have signed a plea agreement, which will need approval from the Judge before it becomes official.

The jury is deciding the fate of the man accused in a deadly gas station explosion in Rockbridge County that killed four people in 2019.

It’s been more than three years since an explosion at a Rockbridge County gas station.

On day one of the trial into the deadly Rockbridge County gas station explosion, the Commonwealth Attorney stated the defendant overfilled gasoline tanks by more than 800 gallons – an action alleged to have played a role in the 2019 explosion.

The trial continues for a man prosecutors say is responsible for a deadly gas station explosion.

Wednesday was day three of the 2019 deadly Rockbridge County gas explosion trial.

The Commonwealth will continue to present its case Wednesday morning. The defense will follow upon their completion.

The gas station explosion of 2019 left four people dead, and on Monday, the man believed to be responsible for the tragedy faced a judge and jury.

The trial for a Roanoke man indicted in the 2019 Rockbridge County gas station explosion that killed four people has been set.

Roanoke man indicted in connection with 2019 Rockbridge County gas station explosion that killed 4 peopleThe Roanoke man who was indicted in the 2019 Rockbridge County gas explosion that killed four people has been released on bond, according to online records. On Thursday, a special grand jury in Rockbridge County indicted Phillip Ray Westmoreland on four counts of involuntary manslaughter for the deaths caused by the explosion at the South River Market on May 10, 2019. No new court date has been set for Westmoreland, according to court officials. Westmoreland is the man who was driving the fuel delivery truck that day, according to Virginia State Police. Commonwealth’s Attorney for Rockbridge County Jared MoonIn the announcement of his indictment, authorities did not release any information about what caused the deadly explosion.

ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY, Va. – A grand jury has indicted a Roanoke man in connection with an explosion that killed four people. On Thursday, a special grand jury in Rockbridge County indicted Phillip Ray Westmoreland on four counts of involuntary manslaughter for the deaths caused by the explosion at the South River Market on May 10, 2019. Westmoreland is the man who was driving the fuel delivery truck that day, according to Virginia State Police. AdAfter the explosion, Rockbridge County authorities requested that Virginia State Police investigate the incident. In December 2019, State Police supplied its investigative files to the Rockbridge County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office and upon review Commonwealth’s Attorney for Rockbridge County Jared Moon petitioned the Rockbridge County Circuit Court to impanel a special grand jury to continue with the investigation.

BUENA VISTA, Va. - A Roanoke oil distributor is now involved in the investigation into a Rockbridge County gas station explosion that killed four people and hurt three others. According to search warrants filed in Roanoke County, authorities are looking into a gasoline order delivered by Webb's Oil Corp. to South River Market less than an hour before the explosion on May 10. Documents show that authorities have requested records on Webb's driver, as well as business, phone and company training documents. The driver has not been charged at this time. Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.

The fire started at the South River Market, which is now destroyed. Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.