Ferrum Man Killed in Patrick Co. Crash

PATRICK CO. – Virginia State Police is investigating a single vehicle crash, which resulted in a fatality.  The crash occurred on Wednesday (Aug 17) at 8:23 p.m. on Route 40, just east of Route 710 in Patrick County.

A 2017 Chevrolet Equinox was traveling west on Route 40, when the vehicle ran off the right side of the roadway and struck a tree.

Morgan George Strong, 71, of Ferrum, Va. drove the Chevrolet.  Mr. Strong was not wearing his seatbelt and died at the scene.

The crash remains under investigation.