Nelson County, VA
Virginia State Police and local crews are working a fatal accident scene on Route 6 River Road near Duncan Hollow Loop. “A serious accident scene is being worked at that location and traffic is closed between Route 151 & US 29,” Nelson Emergency Service Director Jaime Miller told BRL early Wednesday morning.
“At 4:18 a.m., Wednesday, Virginia State Police were called to assist the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office with a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run. The incident occurred on River Road near Route 29. Incident remains under investigation. River Road is closed due to the ongoing investigation.
Corinne N. Geller
Public Relations Director
Virginia State Police”
The road has since reopened just before 10am Wednesday
Nelson authorities got the initial call just after 4 Wednesday morning.
The accident scene is a fatality involving a pedestrian. BRL has a request into VSP Richmond for more details. Meanwhile our social media updates below.
Nelson: Accident scene on Route 6 between 151 and US 29 is believed to be fatal. More shortly. Avoid area. Road is closed.
— BlueRidgeLife (@BlueRidgeLife) December 30, 2015
Nelson Traffic alert: Route 6 River Road is closed from Rt 151 to Rt US 29 – VSP working a very serious accident scene.
— BlueRidgeLife (@BlueRidgeLife) December 30, 2015
Nelson: Accident scene on Route 6 between 151 and US 29 is believed to be fatal. More shortly. Avoid area. Road is closed.
Posted by Nelson Mag on Wednesday, December 30, 2015
