Two dead in crash on US-460 in Lynchburg

LYNCHBURG, Va. – Two people were killed in a wrong-way crash on US 460 near the Candler’s Mountain Road exit in Lynchburg, according to the Lynchburg Police Department.

On Thursday around 10:30 p.m., Lynchburg police were alerted to a wrong-way driver traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes. The driver then collided head-on with another vehicle, resulting in both his own and the other driver’s death.

According to authorities, both people were the only ones in their respective vehicles.

Lynchburg Police are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information regarding it is urged to contact the Lynchburg Police Department non-emergency line at 434-847-1602 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900. Anonymous tips can be submitted online through the P3 mobile app or by texting CVCS to 738477 to receive a link to the anonymous tip form. The frequency of messages varies. Message and data rates may apply.

“The Lynchburg Police Department extends its condolences to the families affected by this tragic incident,” police said.