A single-vehicle crash early Sunday morning in Nelson County, Virginia, claimed one life and prompted an investigation by the Virginia State Police. Authorities have not released additional details, but the investigation is ongoing.

A 27-year-old Walkerton man was hospitalized with head injuries after his vehicle veered off Sycamore Road and landed on railroad property in the early hours of New Year’s Day. Authorities believe alcohol may have been a contributing factor in the single-vehicle crash, which remains under investigation.