Suspected medical condition in Roanoke crashresulted in fatality
Authorities in Roanoke reported that the driver involved in a fatal collision between two vehicles appeared to have a medical issue prior to the accident. The incident took place on the evening of Friday, December 12 at the junction of U.S. 220 and Old Rocky Mount Road SW. The Roanoke Police Department stated that the driver of a Honda Pilot heading south on U.S. 220 lost consciousness, causing their foot to press down on the accelerator pedal. Subsequently, the passenger removed their seat belt in an effort to gain control of the vehicle. The Pilot collided with a Jeep Compass, careened into a curb, rolled multiple times, and collided with a utility pole. The passenger was thrown from the vehicle during the collision. The driver of the Pilot, known as Forrestt Kevin Vogt, 69, from Callaway, was discovered deceased within the vehicle. The passenger, as well as two individuals in the Jeep, were transported to the hospital with injuries that are not deemed life-threatening.
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