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Franklin man dies in crash

Police say reckless driving was a factor

Updated: Friday, 12 Mar 2010, 6:28 PM EST
Published : Friday, 12 Mar 2010, 1:27 PM EST

SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY, Va. (WAVY) - Police responded to the scene of a fatal accident Friday afternoon on Route 611 in Southampton County.

According to a state police spokesperson, a 2008 Ford pick-up truck ran off the road to the right and overturned. No other vehicles were involved in the accident.

The driver of the vehicle, identified as 47-year-old Bennie Earl Cullipher, Jr., of Franklin died at the scene.

Police say reckless driving and failure to maintain proper control of the vehicle contributed to the crash.

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