(VA) Appomattox County deputy killed in line of duty while helping at scene of 8-vehicle crash
APPOMATTOX COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — The Appomattox County Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of one of its own after he was killed in the line of duty on Thursday.
The sheriff's office announced on Friday, August 7, that 33-year-old Deputy Burlie W. Duvall III was tragically killed while assisting at the scene of a crash.
The eight-vehicle chain-reaction crash happened around 5:30 p.m. on August 6 on Route 460 in Campbell County, near Cabin Field Road. According to Virginia State Police, two Appomattox County Sheriff's deputies were on their way home from the Central Virginia Criminal Justice Academy and stopped to assist at the scene of the crash. VSP said their vehicles were positioned in the two left lanes with emergency equipment activated. A tractor-trailer approaching the crash scene swerved to avoid the vehicles and struck Deputy Duvall. He died at the scene.
VSP said seven people were transported to area hospitals with injuries ranging in severity, though none were considered life-threatening.
The sheriff's office asked that everyone keep Deputy Duvall's family, as well as his coworkers and all those affected by the tragedy, in their thoughts and prayers.
The sheriff's office thanked the law enforcement agencies, fire and EMS personnel, emergency dispatchers and members of the community who have offered their support so far.
"Deputy Duvall's sacrifice will never be forgotten," the office wrote. "His service, dedication, and commitment to the citizens of Appomattox County will forever remain a part of the legacy of this sheriff's office."
Information regarding funeral arrangements and opportunities for the public to pay their respects will be released at a later date.
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