From Virginia State Police: Rocky Mount, Va. – Virginia State Police Trooper J. D. Eames is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on January 6, 2016 at 8:37 am. The crash was on Route 619 (Sontag Road) one half mile east of Route 902 in Franklin County. A 2010 Ford F-150 was traveling eastbound on Route 619, one half mile east of Route 902 when it crossed the center line and sideswiped a 1991 Chevrolet S-10. The S-10 then left the roadway and struck an embankment and overturned. The 2010 Ford was driven by Paul Wayne Mattox, 26, of Rocky Mount, Va. Mr. Mattox was wearing his seatbelt and was not injured at the time of the crash. The 1991 Chevrolet was driven by James Edward Hodges, 72, Rocky Mount, VA. Mr. Hodges was wearing his seatbelt and died at the scene. The Virginia State Police Crash Reconstruction Team was call to assist with the investigation. The crash remains under investigation.
