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Richmond man killed after car ran off road in Goochland County

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GOOCHLAND COUNTY, Va. — A 78-year-old man died after a single-vehicle crash in Goochland County on Tuesday, according to Virginia State Police.

The crash occurred at 10:21 a.m. on Route 288 southbound near the Capitol One Overpass. According to official, James E. Davis, 78, was heading south on Route 288 when his vehicle ran off the right side of the road. His vehicle then hit the back of the guardrail and multiple posts before overturning.

Davis died at the scene, and a passenger in the car suffered minor injuries.

The crash is under investigation.

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