Deadly crash causes Sussex road to close, state police investigating

SUSSEX COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- Virginia State Police is investigating a deadly single-vehicle crash in Sussex County that has caused a road to close Thursday afternoon.

At 2:47 p.m. on Thursday, July 10, Virginia State Police said troopers were on scene at 5214 General Mahone Highway in Sussex County for a deadly single-vehicle crash.

According to officials, the crash occurred at 1:46 p.m. and has caused the roadway to shut down.

State police said detours are in the process of being placed.

No other information is available as of the time of reporting. Virginia State Police continues to investigate this incident.

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