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63-year-old man killed in Pittsylvania County crash

(WSLS)

Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal crash that happened in Pittsylvania County on Sunday evening.

The two-vehicle crash occurred at about 5:30 p.m. on Franklin Turnpike at Beverly Road.

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Authorities say 63-year-old James Dillard Ley, II, of Danville, was riding a 2009 Harley Davidson and failed to yield the right-of-way while making a left turn and was hit by a 2007 Toyota Tundra.

Dillard Ley was wearing a helmet and died while en route to the hospital. The driver of the Toyota was not injured.

The crash remains under investigation.