PULASKI COUNTY, Va. — A 50-year-old man was killed Saturday morning in a single-vehicle crash in Pulaski County, according to the Virginia State Police. The incident occurred around 9:45 a.m. near the intersection of Cougar Trail Road on Route 11.
Troopers report that a 1999 Oldsmobile 88 was traveling southbound when it went off the right side of the road. The driver apparently overcorrected, lost control, and crossed to the left side of the road into the median. The vehicle struck a tree and caught fire.
The driver, identified as Kenneth S. Goodson, of Pulaski, was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities noted that Goodson was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.
Virginia State Police continue to investigate the cause of the crash. No further details have been released at this time.
This tragic incident serves as a reminder of the dangers of roadways and the importance of safety precautions such as wearing a seatbelt. The Pulaski community mourns the loss of Goodson and extends condolences to his family and loved ones.
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