**Tragic Single-Vehicle Crash Claims Life of 18-Year-Old in Franklin County**
*Franklin County, VA – August 9, 2023* – A tragic accident occurred early Wednesday morning, claiming the life of 18-year-old Michael Hunter Stiltner from Callaway. The crash took place around 7:20 a.m. on Six Mile Post Road, approximately half a mile west of Calico Road.
According to local authorities, Stiltner was driving a 2004 Ford F-350 eastbound when the vehicle veered off the road and collided with a tree. It was reported that he was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities have indicated that speed was a contributing factor in this devastating incident, which remains under investigation.
The community mourns the loss of a young life, and updates will follow as more information becomes available.
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