Virginia

Lee Winals Killed in Accident at Route 460 East and Thomas Dr in Giles County, VA

Date of Accident
October 5, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Lee Winals
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 460 Business & Thomas Dr, Pearisburg, Giles County, VA, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that killed a person at Route 460 East and Thomas Dr in Giles County, VA on October 5th, 2022. Police say the incident happened around 2:15 a.m. According to investigators, a pickup truck headed northbound on Thomas Drive is said to have pulled into the path of an approaching tractor-trailer before it was struck. The driver of the pickup truck, identified as 36-year-old Lee Winals, suffered fatal injuries at the scene. The truck driver was not injured. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Virginia State Police
Vehicles Involved
Tractor-trailer, Pickup Truck
Road/Highway
Route 460 East and Thomas Dr
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Pickup truck collided with a tractor-trailer at an intersection

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