VSP investigating fatal crash on Rt. 679 in Franklin County

James Dalpino

April 27, 2024 at 11:10 AM·1 min read

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)– Virginia State Police reports a man was killed in a vehicle accident on Rt. 679 in Franklin County on Friday, April 26.

According to state police, a 1999 Dodge 3500 driven by 66-year-old Gary Lynn Chisom of Goodview was traveling south on Rt. 679 at around 4:10 p.m. when his vehicle ran off the left side of the road and struck a tree.

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VSP reports Chisom died at the scene. He was not wearing his seatbelt.

This crash remains under investigation. WFXR News will update this story as further information is released.

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