Director of finance for Augusta County Schools killed in Tinkling Spring Road crash
FISHERSVILLE — Virginia State Police have released the name of the victim killed in a two-vehicle crash Thursday in Augusta County.
Police said Mark E. Lotts, 67, of Stuarts Draft, died Thursday in a crash that took place in the 1400 block of Tinkling Spring Road.
The incident occurred shortly before 12:30 p.m.
Lotts was the executive director of business and finance for Augusta County Public Schools.
"Today is a difficult day for our ACPS family and community," the school division said in statement released Friday afternoon. "Mr. Lotts was admired and cherished by everyone who knew him. His love and dedication to Augusta County Schools were unmatched as a professional, colleague, and friend. Mr. Lotts was highly regarded in his role due to his abilities to form a budget that reflected the priorities of the division. He will be sorely missed. We ask all to please keep Mr. Lotts' family in your thoughts and prayers."
Police said Lotts was driving a 2001 BMW 325i and headed south on Tinkling Spring Road when it crossed the centerline and struck a 2017 Dodge Ram 2500 pickup going in the opposite direction. The BMW went off of the right side of the road. Police said Lotts, who was wearing a seat belt, died at the scene.
It was initially reported that the driver of the pickup was taken to UVA Health in Charlottesville with minor injuries. However, police said Friday that the pickup driver, 26-year-old Kevin L. Harris of Stuarts Draft, had serious injuries. He was not wearing a seat belt, according to police.
(This story was updated to add new information.)
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