Crash on VA-40 in Franklin County cleared
Published: December 3, 2020, 8:26 am Updated: December 3, 2020, 10:44 amUPDATEThis crash has been cleared. ORIGINAL STORYA crash has closed both directions of VA-40 in Franklin County, according to the Virginia Dept. Authorities say the crash happened near Hunts Road in Penhook. As of 8 a.m., traffic is being detoured onto Rt. 946 and then back on to Rt.
One person dead after two car crash in Franklin County
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. - One person is dead after a two car crash in Franklin County. The crash happened around 11 p.m Friday between Route 969 and Route 611. According to Virginia state police, a Honda traveling west on Route 969, and crossed the center lines striking a Chevrolet head-on. The driver of the Honda was identified as James Mathews, 60 of Penhook, Virginia. There is no information available on the driver of the Chevrolet at this time.