An Appomattox County sheriff's deputy was killed on Saturday, August 8, 2026, while responding to a crash on US 460. The deputy was struck by a vehicle at the scene, according to the Virginia State Police.
The deputy, whose name has not been released pending notification of family, was assisting at a single-vehicle crash when the incident occurred. The driver of the vehicle that struck the deputy remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators.
Virginia State Police are leading the investigation. The crash closed a portion of US 460 for several hours as troopers reconstructed the scene.
Appomattox County Sheriff's Office expressed condolences, saying the deputy was a dedicated public servant. The community has begun to leave tributes at the sheriff's office.
