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MARTINSVILLE, Henry County, Va., Nov. 13, 2026 — A Martinsville man died on Thursday, November 12, in a single-vehicle crash on A.L. Philpott Highway in Henry County, Virginia State Police said. The 78-year-old was driving a Chevrolet Malibu when the vehicle left the roadway.
Officials said the man was headed westbound on Philpott Highway just east of Mount Olivet Road when his car ran off the right side of the road. The Malibu went down an embankment and came to rest in a creek bed. He died at the scene.
Authorities identified the man as Lloyd Eugene Harris of Martinsville. Troopers said he was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.
The crash remains under investigation by Virginia State Police. No other details about what caused the vehicle to leave the road have been released.
Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of the person who died.
Intersection Crashes in Virginia
This fatal crash happened at Philpott Highway and Mount Olivet Road in Martinsville, VA. Our Virginia intersections page covers intersection crashes across Virginia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What factors make a crash more likely to be fatal? Higher speeds, running off the road, and striking fixed objects or steep terrain all raise the chance a crash will be deadly, especially on rural highways with limited shoulders.
Does seatbelt use really change the outcome? Yes. A seatbelt keeps an occupant from being thrown from the vehicle or slammed into the interior during a rollover or sudden stop, which cuts the risk of fatal injury substantially.
What should a family do after a fatal crash like this one? Families can request the official crash report from the investigating agency, in this case Virginia State Police, and can contact the agency directly with questions about the investigation's status.
