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Virginia Crash Kills 1, Injures 1 in Pickup Truck Rollover

Posted on Dec 22, 2011

Last Friday, a 1985 Ford Ranger pickup truck hit a 1997 Honda Civic in the far left eastbound lane of Interstate 64. The accident occurred near mile marker 121 in Albemarle County for reasons that are still under investigation. The pickup truck rolled over several times, partially ejecting the driver Larry L. Taylor, aged 59, of Louisa, and completely ejecting his passenger, D.J. Taylor. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene, while emergency crews transported D.J. Taylor, a cousin of the driver, to UVA Hospital with serious injuries.

The driver of the Civic, Samuel Wells, 25, of Charlottesville, was not injured.

The crash occurred at 10:25 AM, and Virginia State Police Trooper J.C. Crabtree responded to the scene. The Virginia State Police Accident Reconstruction Team assisted with the investigation.

The attorneys of Dulaney, Lauer & Thomas convey their most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Larry L. Taylor, and wish D.J. Taylor a speedy and full recovery.

In tragic circumstances, this accident delivers another message that seat belts are lifesavers in rollover accidents. Being ejected or partially ejected usually results in extreme injuries.