ROANOKE CO., Va. – Update:
Roanoke Police announced Monday that it was investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that resulted in the death of a 69-year-old man and injured three others in Southwest Friday.
According to officials, at 8:36 p.m. officers responded to a crash involving a Honda Pilot and a Jeep Compass at the intersection of US 220 and Old Rocky Mount Road Southwest. Upon arrival, officers located the driver of the Honda Pilot dead, and his passenger ejected from the vehicle.
His passenger was transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Additionally, the driver and the passenger of the Jeep were both transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The decedent has been identified as 69-year-old Forrestt Kevin Vogt of Callaway.
The initial investigation determined the Honda Pilot was driving southbound on US 220 SW, approaching Rocky Mount Road SW. Preliminarily, it appears the driver had a medical emergency and lost consciousness, causing his foot to push down on the gas pedal.
The passenger of the Pilot took her seatbelt off to grab the steering wheel in an attempt to gain control of the vehicle. The Pilot then struck the Jeep Compass before hitting a curb and going through the intersection in the northbound lanes.
The Pilot rolled multiple times, ejecting the passenger, and struck an AEP pole.
Original:
Roanoke Police announced Friday that an investigation was underway and all southbound lanes in the 4400 block of Franklin Road Southwest were closed after a fatal two-vehicle crash Friday night.
RPD said that one man died at the scene, and three other patients were transported to local hospitals for treatment of injuries.
VDOT said that Motorists can expect delays, and all south lanes are closed.
This is a developing story and 10 News will continue to update with information as we receive it.