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Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Yahoo
Amherst County Deputy vehicle hit by driver during traffic stop
AMHERST COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Amherst County Sheriff's Office is grateful that a deputy is okay after being hit by a motorist during a traffic stop on May 9. The sheriff said that around 7 p.m. on Friday, a deputy was in their vehicle on the right side of Route 29N near the Tye River Bridge. While issuing a citation, they were suddenly sideswiped by a passing motorist. (Photo Credit: Amherst County Sheriff's Office) No injuries have currently been reported; however, the sheriff said the deputy had their vehicle emergency lights on at the time of the collision and is encouraging drivers to be alert while on the road. Amherst County Sheriff Chief Deputy and Major James Begley told WFXR News that the Move Over Law is for the protection of everyone. Hillsville Fire Department responds to rollover crash in Carroll County 'If you can't move over, slow down. You never know when an officer is going to be getting out of their vehicle,' said Begley. 'This applies to VDOT and emergency responders, tow truck drivers, and just people pulled over on the side of the road.' The best practice when approaching a stopped vehicle with flashing emergency or hazard lights is to change lanes or significantly reduce your speed. Failure to follow this law can lead to serious accidents, the Sheriff's Office said. In a social media post released online, images 'show the importance of the law.' (Photo Credit: Amherst County Sheriff's Office) Virginia State Police are investigating the crash, and charges have been filed against the driver. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-03-2025
- Yahoo
Amherst County deputies searching for child seen alone in road
AMHERST COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — Amherst County Sheriff's Office is looking for the public's help to locate a child. They say they got a call around 6:30 p.m. Saturday evening about a toddler spotted alone on a roadway. The caller said they were driving on Route 163 near the Arbor Ct. apartments when they 'almost hit the child who was apparently startled and went into a small wooded area,' according to ACSO. They say multiple resources are searching for the child, who's described as a roughly 2-year-old Black boy wearing a green t-shirt. Anyone with information about the boy or his whereabout is asked to contact Amherst County Sheriff's Office at 434-946-9300. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
