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Man arrested after hit and run in Campbell County

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CAMPBELL COUNTY, Va. – A man was arrested after a fatal hit and run in Campbell County late Saturday evening.

Virginia State Police said that a pedestrian was struck by an SUV while walking on Route 501 near Phelps Creek Road around 9:53 p.m. The pedestrian was identified as 21-year-old Willie Merricks, and sadly, they died at the scene.

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Authorities said the driver was tracked down several hours later. The driver was identified as Leonard Crews. Crews was arrested and charged with the following:

  • Reckless driving
  • Felony hit and run

This incident is still under investigation. We will update you with more information as it becomes available.


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Colton joined the WSLS 10 team as a digital content producer in July 2024, soon after graduating cum laude from Virginia Tech with a B.S. in sociology and a minor in psychology.

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