State Police investigating fatal single vehicle Culpeper crash

Virginia State Police Trooper M. Burgett is investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash in Culpeper County. The crash occurred on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at 1:03 a.m. near the intersection of Route 229 (Rixeyville Rd) and Route 211 (Lee Hwy).

A 2001 Ford Excursion was traveling north on Rt. 229 when it went through the intersection into a convenience store parking lot, collided with a gas pump, overturned, and struck a tree.

The driver of the Ford, Troy A. Anderson, 26, of Lignum, Va., died at the scene of the crash as a result of his injuries. Anderson was not wearing a seatbelt.

The crash remains under investigation.

VSP was assisted by the Culpeper Sheriff’s Office and Culpeper Fire and EMS.