Hardy County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Fatal Crash

The Hardy County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash involving a pick up truck and a farm tractor. On Thursday, July 9th at approximately 2pm, a pickup truck traveling on 259 near Davis Road in Mathias collided with a farm tractor stopped in the roadway. The tractor had been waiting to make a left hand turn into a private driveway. The operator of the farm tractor was ejected from the vehicle and passed away from his injuries after being airlifted to the UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville. Sgt Short from the Hardy County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the motor vehicle accident, and we will provide more updates when necessary.