Samuel Lawrence Wright Obituary, Death: Samuel Lawrence Wright, 69, of Bedford, Virginia, Killed in Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash on Route 626 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia State Police Investigating, Overcorrection and Overturn Caused Tragic Accident.
Samuel Lawrence Wright, a 69-year-old man from Bedford, Virginia, was killed in a fatal single-vehicle crash on Monday, October 28, in Pittsylvania County.
The accident occurred at approximately 12:13 p.m. along Route 626, just south of Lumpkin Road.
According to the report, a 2022 Mack truck was traveling on Route 626 when it veered off the right side of the road.
The driver, identified as Samuel Lawrence Wright, overcorrected, causing the truck to cross the center line and eventually overturn.
Wright, who was wearing his seatbelt, tragically died at the scene.
The investigation into the crash remains ongoing as police work to determine further details surrounding the incident.
Virginia State Police are currently investigating the accident and have not released any additional information at this time.
The cause of the crash is still unknown, and it is unclear if any other factors contributed to the accident.
The tragic incident has left the community in shock, and many are mourning the loss of Wright.
Anyone with information related to the crash is urged to contact the Virginia State Police.
