Sean P. Burns Death – A man from Fishersville lost his life after being hit by a vehicle while attempting to cross a highway in Augusta County on Thursday night, as stated by the Virginia State Police in a press release. The incident took place at 8:09 p.m. on Jefferson Highway (Route 250) near Long Meadow Road. The police are currently investigating the tragic collision.
According to the authorities, a 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 was traveling westbound on Route 250 when it was unable to avoid colliding with a pedestrian who was trying to cross the five-lane highway. The police mentioned that it was raining at the time and the pedestrian was not wearing any reflective clothing.
The pedestrian has been identified as Sean P. Burns, a 58-year-old resident of Fishersville. He was transported to a nearby hospital where he succumbed to his injuries and passed away, as confirmed by the police.
The driver of the Dodge Ram remained at the scene and is not facing any charges, according to the police. The investigation into the crash is still ongoing.