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Police ID man killed in Prince George County crash

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PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY, Va. β€” A man was killed in a crash in Prince George County on Friday morning, according to police.

The crash happened in the 4500 block of Courtland Road around 6:40 a.m., shutting down the roadway. Per VDOT, all lanes of Courtland Road reopened just before 11 a.m.

Initial investigation shows a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado was heading west on Courtland Road when the driver lost control, striking a 2006 Toyota Camry heading east.

The driver of the Camry, Douglas E. Smith, 59, of Mechanicsville, died at the scene. The driver of the silverado was uninjured, according to police.

"At this time, weather and road conditions are considered contributing factors to the crash. No signs of reckless driving or impairment by either operator were apparent at the time of the incident," police said.

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