Emporia, VA (September 12, 2024) – Virginia State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred Thursday morning, September 12 on Rte 58, east of Emporia. Around 9:49 a.m., a log truck attempted to exit a gas station onto westbound Rte 58 but stopped in the roadway.
A vehicle traveling eastbound collided with the trailer. The driver of the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene. No further details have been released at this time.
Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident.