Man Killed By Tractor Trailer Suddenly Ran In Front Of It: Virginia State Police

A 59-year-old man was struck and killed by a tractor trailer in Culpeper County Monday, March 25, Virginia State Police said.

Cecilia Levine

03/26/2024 2:38 p.m.

Gustavo M. Valdez suddenly ran into the eastbound lanes of Route 3 (Germanna Highway) when he was struck by a tractor trailer just after 4 p.m., according to State Police.

The 2019 Peterbilt tractor-trailer driver, 52, of Hopewell, was unable to avoid hitting Valdez, and immediately stopped at the scene, according to police.

Valdez died at the scene.

The crash remains under investigation.

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