FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. – UPDATE
Virginia State Police has released more information on a Franklin County crash that left one person dead.
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Authorities say the crash happened Saturday (Oct. 22) shortly before 7 p.m. on Route 40, at the intersection of Route 705.
Investigators told 10 News that a Yamaha motorcycle was driving east on Route 40 at a high rate of speed when it hit a Chevrolet Silverado, which was turning left onto Route 40 from Route 705.
The driver of the Yamaha, 22-year-old James Dean Frith, of Union Hall, Virginia, died at the scene. VSP says he was wearing his helmet.
State Police identified 45-year-old Coy A. Hodges, 45, of Rocky Mount, as the driver of the Chevrolet. Authorities report Hodges was wearing his seat belt and was not hurt in the incident.
The crash remains under investigation.
ORIGINAL STORY - Oct. 23, 2022
At least one person is dead after a Franklin County crash Saturday evening.
Virginia State Police tells 10 news a crash on VA-40 around 6:30 p.m. resulted in a fatality. They added it involved a motorcycle and a vehicle.
As of 8:48 p.m. Saturday, VDOT reports the roadway at Chestnut Hill Road remains closed to eastbound and westbound traffic.
No other details were available.
This is a developing story. Stay with WSLS.com for the latest.