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HENRY COUNTY, Va. – A Danville man faces traffic charges following a fatal accident in Henry County on Saturday.

State Police say 73-year-old Robert E. Handy of Danville was charged with failing to yield the right away after his vehicle struck a motorcycle on U.S 58 at Preston Road.

According to the investigating officer, David Wayne McMillan was headed east on 58 just before noon Saturday when his Harley Davidson struck an SUV as it attempted to turn left onto the highway. The impact forced the Ford Edge onto its side. McMillan, 59 of Spencer, Va., was wearing a helmet but died at the scene.

The driver of the SUV – Robert E. Handy of Danville – wasn’t injured but two passengers – 46-year-old David Handy and 73-year-old Margaret Handy – were taken to the hospital.

State Police are continuing their investigation.

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