Four injured in multi-vehicle crash on Rt. 29 in Lynchburg

James Dalpino

April 3, 2024 at 8:03 PM·1 min read

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR)– The Lynchburg Police Department reports nine vehicles were involved in a multi-vehicle crash on Rt. 29 near Candlers Mountain Road and Odd Fellow Road on Wednesday, April 3.

Although details remain limited, LPD says a Toyota Tundra was allegedly unable to stop in time with quickly slowing heavy traffic. This caused numerous collisions with eight separate vehicles in traffic.

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Police say four patients were taken to a local hospital for minor injuries.

The driver of the Toyota was charged and issued a summons for Following to Close.

WFXR News will update this story as further information is released.

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