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Virginia State Police has identified a 78-year-old Martinsville man who died in a Thursday morning crash in Henry County.

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Virginia State Police has identified a 78-year-old Martinsville man who died in a Thursday morning crash...

facebook.com | Nov 13, 2026 4:04 PM

Virginia State Police has identified a 78-year-old Martinsville man who died in a Thursday morning crash in Henry County.

The crash occurred at approximately 6:44 a.m.

According to state police, a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu was going west on A.L. Philpott Highway near Mount Olivet Road when it ran off the right side of the road, went down a steep embankment and entered a creek bed.

The driver was identified as Lloyd Eugenen Harris.

Harris was not wearing a seat belt and died at the scene, state police said.

The initial investigation indicated the possibility of a medical issue contributing to the crash.

Police said the crash remains under investigation.

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Source note: Star News TV · Nov 13, 2026 4:04 PM.

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Virginia State Police has identified a 78-year-old Martinsville man who died in a Thursday morning crash in Henry County. The crash occurred at approximately 6:44 a.m. According to state police, a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu was going west on A.L. Philpott Highway near Mount Olivet Road when it ran off the right side of the road, went down a steep embankment and entered a creek bed. The driver was identified as Lloyd Eugenen Harris. Harris was not wearing a seat belt and died at the scene, state police said. The initial investigation indicated the possibility of a medical issue contributing to the crash. Police said the crash remains under investigation.
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