Some clues into what may have caused a deadly crash Wednesday between a fuel oil tanker and a pickup truck near Clover may be known when the findings of an accident reconstruction investigation are released next week.
Two persons, including a 14-year-old male, died instantly while a third, Edward Crawley, the driver of the pickup, remains hospitalized in stable condition at Duke University Medical Center.
Killed were 46-year-old Angela Kenaleatha Walker and the teenager whose identity is being withheld pending notification of his next of kin.
They were traveling in an older model pickup being operated by Crawley, 51, of Clover. According to State Trooper B.E. Jones, Crawley's injuries are not life-threatening.
Not seriously injured was Donald Carter Rickman, 40, of Clover who was driving the tanker owned by Ready Oil Company of South Boston. Rickman was transported to Halifax Regional Hospital where he was treated and released.
Both vehicles were westbound on U.S. 360 near the intersection of Route 92.
Trooper Jones said that the pickup truck was attempting to pull onto the highway from a private drive when it was struck by the tanker that was carrying between 300-500 gallons of fuel oil. There was no spillage nor fire following the crash.
Emergency personnel worked for more than an hour to free Crawley who was pinned under the crushed remains of the truck .
A Virginia State Police medical helicopter landed in the middle of Route 360 shortly before 1 p.m. and transported Crawley to Duke .
Medflight, the new air wing of the Virginia State Police, was dispatched out of Lynchburg and was airborne within minutes of receiving the call according to State Police First Sergeant Jeff Lane in Halifax.
Rickman was transported to Halifax Regional Hospital, where he was treated and released.
After impact, both vehicles skidded off the highway before striking several trees and coming to a stop with the Crawley vehicle pinned underneath the oil truck.
Traffic in all four lanes was brought to a stop during the rescue effort.
Trooper Jones said that skid marks from both vehicles were evident after the point of impact. Jones said that the roadway, in the vicinity of the crash, is generally straight and unobstructed.
No charges have been filed in the accident.

Carroll Dexter Owen, 28, aka "Little Carroll" of Birch Elmo Road in South Boston, was sentenced to 10 years and one month in a federal penitentiary Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Danville.
Owen has previously pled guilty to multiple counts of distributing a total of more than 50 grams of crack cocaine.
Owen was arrested in October, 2000, by the Halifax/South Boston Regional Narcotic Task Force.
The task force conducted a raid on the parking lot of Tot's Place, a convenience store in the Birchland Park area of Halifax County.
Seven people were arrested on 11 drug and weapons charges during the raid.
Crack cocaine, two firearms and gambling paraphernalia were seized from persons in the parking lot.
The raid, code named Project Trojan Horse, was a phase of Operation Citizens Outcry.
Operation Citizens Outcry began as a response to the influx of information and concerns relayed by citizens regarding criminal activity in their community.
"We received a tremendous amount of calls from concerned citizens every day about this problem," said Major Richard Pulliam, head of the task force.
During the investigation the task force was able to use the information provided by the citizens and bring charges against the individuals that had been operating "open air drug markets" in the community.
The first arrest phase of Operation Citizens Outcry took place in August, 2000.
Operation Trojan Horse received its name because officers had a problem with suspects fleeing the scene after spotting police officers.
"Task Force members drove a pickup truck pulling a horse trailer onto the parking lot of the business," Pulliam said.
He added that the trailer contained members of the Halifax County Special Tactical Assault Response Team (STARS).
As the pickup and trailer pulled onto the lot of Tot's Place, sheriff's deputies surrounded the parking lot and secured persons on the perimeter of the business.
"One suspect ran into the woods and was arrested after a short foot chase by the deputies," Pulliam said.
One person was charged with driving on a suspended operators license while driving into the parking lot during the operation.
Agencies assisting in the round-up phase of Project Trojan Horse included the Virginia Department of ABC, The South Boston Police Department, The Virginia State Police, The Drug Enforcement Administration and the Halifax County Sheriff's Office.
The task force would like to express thanks to the citizens of Halifax County for all of the information relayed to them.

Leo Hinson will remain behind bars in Roanoke until his trial, a federal judge said Wednesday.
Hinson's attorney, David Rudolph of Chapel Hill, N.C., said that he was in no position to ask for bond during the hearing, according to prosecutor Don Wolthuis.
Wolthuis said that Rudolph asked the judge to continue to provide Hinson with medication to assist with his withdrawal from Oxycontin, a synthetic opiate.
The federal prosecutor said that Hinson, who was arrested last Thursday for two counts of attempted capital murder, was the kingpin for a multi-state crime network.
Wolthuis said that evidence against 60-year-old Hinson would now be presented before a federal grand jury.
"The grand jury is required to bring indictments within thirty days of the arrest," Wolthuis said.
He added that he doesn't know exactly when the jury will convene.
Hinson is accused of the attempted murder of two witnesses that were set to testify against him in a federal drug trial.
"If there is someone bigger than he is, we don't know who it would be," Maj. R.S.B. Pulliam said of the suspect at the time of Hinson's arrest.
Pulliam also said that Hinson had made Halifax County the distribution center for a criminal network that included Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina.
In addition to the attempted murder charges, Pulliam said that Hinson faces indictments on several drug trafficking offenses.
If convicted, Hinson could be sentenced to life without parole in a federal penitentiary on the two attempted murder charges.
Sheriff's Department officials told reporters that they sent a game warden to the door of the Hinson residence around midnight on February 7 to report illegal hunting on the property.
A search warrant was executed and agents seized cash, drugs, weapons, ammunition and financial records from the residence.
The investigation revealed a multi-faceted, tiered organization involving murder, money laundering, drug distribution and alleged corruption involving public officials and law enforcement officers, according to Pulliam.
Law enforcement officials allege that large amounts of cocaine, marijuana and methamphetamines were being distributed in several states by the organization.
Hinson's assets will be seized and filed for forfeiture.
Investigators say that Hinson's property in Halifax County alone is valued at nearly $3 million.
Officials say that more arrests are expected in the operation.

Two men were sentenced this week in Halifax County Circuit Court to prison terms for drug related convictions.
Derrick Lelander Crowder, a 25-year-old Halifax man, was sentenced Monday to 20 years in prison for cocaine distribution.
Crowder will serve an effective sentence of three years and six months, the remainder suspended by Judge Leslie M. Osborn.
The suspended portion of Crowder's sentence is conditioned on his good behavior for 20 years.
The court additionally ordered Crowder to serve a one-year period of probation following his release.
A 27-year-old Durham, N.C., man, Terry Ladell Clay, was sentenced Wednesday to five years in prison for each of three drug-related offenses, including two counts of cocaine distribution and one count of conspiracy to distribute cocaine.
Under terms of a plea agreement, Clay agreed to an effective four-year prison sentence in exchange for the commonwealth's dismissal of a charge against him of possessing a firearm while possessing cocaine.
Judge Charles L. McCormick III accepted the plea agreement, suspending the remaining portions of Clay's sentence, conditioned on his good behavior for 15 years.
The court additionally ordered Clay be placed on probation for two years and pay restitution of $200 to the Drug Task Force within 12 months after his release.
In other sentencing, Michael Wayne New Jr., 23, of South Boston, was sentenced Monday to five years in prison for the grand larceny of a boat from Wal-Mart.
Judge Osborn suspended all but 90 days of New's sentence, conditioned on his good behavior for five years.
He also ordered New be placed on probation for two years following his incarceration, with work release authorized.
The court additionally ordered New submit to monthly alcohol and drug tests, maintain full-time employment and pay restitution in the amount of $160 to Kenneth Loftis.
Court Trials
· Joe Lewis Leigh Jr., 38, of Halifax, entered an Alford plea Monday to one count of cocaine possession.
Under terms of the Alford plea, a defendant does not admit guilt, but admits prosecution evidence makes a guilty finding at trial almost a certainty.
Leigh is free on bond until a sentencing hearing that will be scheduled during the March term of court.
· Monica Urueta, 34, of Clover, entered an Alford plea Wednesday to two counts of obtaining a controlled substance by fraud.
The commonwealth nol prossed four additional charges against Urueta, including one charge of obtaining a controlled substance by fraud and three charges of embezzlement/petty larceny.
The court found evidence sufficient to find Urueta guilty but withheld its finding pending a presentence report in the March term of court.
The court may consider first offender status for Urueta.
· Margie Marie Lester, 35, of Halifax, pleaded no contest Monday to one count of cocaine possession.
Lester was allowed to remain free on bond until a March sentencing hearing.
· Laverne Denise Walker, 25, of South Boston, was convicted Monday of enhanced petty larceny, and two capias', one for failing to appear in court and one for a probation violation.
Judge Osborn revoked Walker's prior bond and remanded her to custody to await a sentencing hearing in the March term of court.
· Herman Ryan Ewell, 46, of South Boston, was convicted Tuesday of a probation violation.
Judge Osborn revoked, reimposed and resuspended all but six months of Ewell's previously suspended prison sentence.
The court extended Ewell's probation for two additional years, ordered him to submit to random drug tests and also participate in the drug program while incarcerated.
· Marque Lamont Medley, 23, of Alton, was convicted Tuesday of a probation violation.
Judge Osborn revoked, reimposed and resuspended all but six months of Medley's previously suspended prison sentence.

South Boston planners recommended approval of the FY 2002-2007 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) after a public hearing Monday night.
Town Finance Officer Vandie Saunders presented an overview of the CIP to planners, explaining that estimated revenues were flexible enough to withstand economic variables throughout the entire five-year span.
There was no citizen comment during the public hearing.
The recommended CIP provides $3,427,190 for capital improvements for the first year of the five-year capital improvement program.
Town Planner and Zoning Administrator Lee Pambid updated the planning commission on four pertinent issues.
Pambid reported that legislation in the Virginia General Assembly relaxing local control over manufactured housing had been deferred to the 2003 session.
Manufactured housing is currently limited to the R-3 Manufactured Home District in South Boston, explained Pambid, who added that four to five questions from the public concerning approved sites for manufactured housing arise about four or five times each month.
Pambid told commission members he would talk to planning consultant John Wersing before reporting back to the commission at its March meeting.
Planners asked Pambid to also make zoning recommendations relating to shopping centers and "big box" retailers.
Pambid suggested a Special Use Permit process to allow more opportunity for community input into landscaping and general appearances of proposed retail big box stores such as Wal-Mart and Lowes before they are built.
Planners asked Pambid to research the issue further before reporting to them next month.

Casting the tie-breaking vote, Halifax Mayor Dennis Osborne reversed council's January decision to rezone 6.19 acres off of Academy Street from Residential to C-1 Business at the request of Lake Country Area Agency on Aging (LCAAA).
The action came during a packed public hearing Tuesday night at Halifax Town Hall.
Councilmen H.C. Phillips Sr., David "Buddy" Guthrie and Jack Dunavant voted in favor of rescinding the previous action, with councilmen Harold Younger Jr., Sam Thompson and Cabell Daniel voting in favor of the commercial rezoning.
In making its 4-2 decision January 8 to rezone the property, council had acted against its planning commission's report recommending against rezoning from R-1 to C-1. That recommendation was unanimous, Leon Plaster, planning commission chairman, told councilmen Tuesday night.
"We do not believe it is a safe location traffic-wise. We think it is spot zoning, which is illegal. It is in the middle of a residential area," Plaster told council.
LCAAA sought rezoning to allow construction of a 6,000 to 8,000-square-foot Adult Day Health Care Center.
The center would also provide meals for homebound seniors.
Those opposing the rezoning cited road issues as well as the application of spot zoning.
In the Tuesday night session, LCAAA CEO Gay Currie said that "the highest best use for the property is for a facility such as we will be providing."
She described the multi-purpose facility as one that would not be loud or create a nuisance. She added that LCAAA would build a facility that would blend into the residential setting, one that would be landscaped and one that would be 150 to 200 feet off of the street.
LCAAA officials introduced Brian Burton, president of J. Burton Construction Company, who said that the proposed building would blend in.
"We have the expertise to make it blend in like a house and not a commercial building," said Burton, who displayed a drawing of Meadowview Terrace in Clarksville. Burton said the Halifax site would be similar in its residential portrayal, only smaller.
Ed Taylor of LCAAA said that he had meet with Joe Barkley II, VDOT resident engineer, and that the location met sight distance requirements for entrance and exit.
Taylor also described the transportation schedules for the four vans that would operate from the site. They would transport clients as well as meals.
He also said that he checked the street's traffic volume one day about mid-afternoon and that only two vehicles went down Academy Street during a five-minute interval.
Several agency officials noted the benefits provided by the program - 39,411 meals to homebound senior citizens in the county - and its need in the community.
Both LCAAA Academy Street advocates and those opposing the location agreed the agency provides a needed service.
Kelly McKinney, an LCAAA board member for 15 years, also spoke on behalf of the project.
He told council that since losing their location at Mary Bethune Complex, they had been unable to find an affordable site.
"When we found this site, we thought it was a godsend," said McKinney, who urged council not to rescind its earlier rezoning action.
Bill Confroy, whose home borders Academy Street and Mountain Road, opposed the LCAAA proposal.
Confroy said that the question was not the wonderful work that the agency does, rather the proposed location.
He also described the Academy Street entrance as a safety issue, naming several intersections within 625 feet.
"The question before you has to do with spot zoning in a residential area," Confroy said.
Halifax Police Chief Glen Stanley also opposed the location, both as the town's chief law enforcement officer and as a taxpayer.
"My Number One concern is the increased traffic on a narrow road," Stanley said.
He noted the size of the vans the agency would use and the narrow width of the road.
Stanley also expressed concern about elderly patients walking away from the center. He said that when several prisoners escaped from the courthouse, it took several police agencies to find them.
He also worried about the proposed center's location near the jail.
He asked if the agency, which is tax exempt, would benefit the town, specifically asking if they would buy supplies, etc., locally.
Stanley said that as a citizen he "welcomes business to town but does not think this is a good location" for LCAAA.
Sarah Epps opposed the proposed agency's location noting the truck traffic on Mountain Road and calling the Academy Street/Mt. Road intersection a dangerous one.
Beverly Shields, a Mountain Road resident, noted that four to eight telephone trucks go in and out of Academy from their site during the day.
He also said that he didn't think it was safe for schools buses to go down Academy and meet vans.
Cleve Wilborn, Bonnie Crowder and Jack Dunavant III were among others opposing the location of the facility on Academy, citing a variety of issues, including traffic, safety and spot zoning issues.
Betty Hudson, an LCAAA employee, spoke in favor of the site. "We really need a place for senior citizens to go," she said, noting that the agency had been looking for a site for three years.
Leslie Booher also spoke in favor of the location, noting that the town would benefit from employment of local people.
Jackie Shields also opposed the location.
"I have lived on Academy Street and I never let my children walk along it 40 years ago. There are no sidewalks, so everyone has to walk in the road.
"It's just not feasible to put a business down there," she said urging council to rescind its previous rezoning.
The public hearing closed at 8:30 p.m.
Following discussion, Jack Dunavant made a motion to rescind council's earlier action, calling Academy "probably the most dangerous road in town."
He also noted there is no tax revenues for the town and no restrictions on property, if approved. He called the rezoning a very open-ended arrangement.
Councilman Harold Younger said he had received telephone calls with the biggest issue traffic and safety.
He said that he didn't see it as a zoning issue, rather as a VDOT issue.
"We don't want the road widened," said Mayor Osborne, with Younger quickly challenging the statement.
Councilman Sam Thompson told council that he thought he "lived in a spot zone," naming nearby businesses.
He also said that he had driven several of the roads and that he had more trouble entering Mountain Road from streets other than Academy.
Town Manager Robert Greene said that he was concerned that council's recent rezoning was not in the best interest of the town. He said that he did not think that there was any question that the county and town could find a suitable location for LCAAA.
Lower Water Rate
Melvin Kent, a Treybrook subdivision resident, sought a discount water rate for residents who have a second meter for irrigation.
Kent said that he is using the water to irrigate his lawn.
He said that his bi-monthly water bill was $509 last year during July and August. He said that in comparison, it would have cost $255 in South Boston, while in Danville it would have cost $203. He said that the rate in Richmond was even less.
The Halifax resident told council that in this economy when residents and businesses look at the town, that all expenses, including water, are a consideration.
He added that Halifax had desirable areas attracting young professionals, but he worried that the high water cost could affect the town and county's desirability to residents and businesses considering relocation.
Town Manager Robert Greene said that the cities have more water to sell, adding that Halifax does not have a surplus.
Greene said that Halifax operates its water plant about 15 1/2 hours daily.
Rocky Reynolds, town finance director, said that if the town lowered its rate, the budget would be out of balance.
He noted that the town had recently taken action to have the water its own way.
Town officials said that the town would try to work with Kent on the problem.
Kent also asked about the street lights the town had said it would install.
Greene replied that he had been working with VDOT and Virginia Power to get street lights in the area taken in by the town, which includes Treybrook. He said that he expected the project to move forward soon.
Councilmen also discussed the necessity of gathering 150 signatures for the petition to call for a May referendum on the sale of mixed drinks in town restaurants.

William Guy Blevins

William Guy Blevins of Danville died February 12 at Danville Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Blevins was born on October 24, 1919, in North Wilksboro, NC, the son of Annie Combs and Houston Blevins and was married to Elsie Gibson Blevins.
He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, a Veteran of WWII having served in the US Army, and was a member of the American Legion Post #325. Mr. Blevins had 29 years of service with Danville Fire Department, retiring as a Captain.
Survivors include his wife; three children, Bobbie L. Blevins and wife, Gwendolyn S. of Rockville, Donald G. Blevins and wife, Marlene H. of Danville and Susan Blevins Leonard and husband, George B. of South Boston; five grandchildren, Scott Blevins and Claire B. Hobbie, both of Richmond, Sherri Blevins of Danville, Julie Leonard of Raleigh, N.C. and Andrew Leonard of South Boston; one sister, Delma Jones of Ocala, FL. He was preceded in death by seven brothers.

Funeral services for Mr. Blevins will be held today, February 15 at 2 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church. The Revs. Levi Stroud and Linwood Daniel will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Burial Park.
Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider Trinity United Methodist Church Memorial Fund.

John Atkins Proffitt Jr.

John Atkins Proffitt Jr. of Halifax died February 13.
Mr. Proffitt was the son of John A. Proffitt, M.D. and Lucille Gilman Proffitt and was born in Richmond on March 15, 1925. He was married to Nancy Dance Proffitt.
He completed an undergraduate degree at The University of Richmond and a Master's degree at Virginia Commonwealth University. He was a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne during WWII.
Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Pamela P. McElrath of Richmond and Susan P. Powell of Franklin; one sister, Beverly Ann Proffitt; three grandsons, Bryce H. Powell, Jonathan R. Powell and William P.S. McElrath.
A memorial service will be held February 16 at 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, South Boston.
Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Plantation, Inc., PO Box 1398, Brookneal 24528, or a charity of choice.

Jesse W. Randolph Jr.

Jesse W. Randolph Jr., 47, formerly of Madisonville, died February 7 at Norfolk General Hospital.
Mr. Randolph was born on August 19, 1954, the son of the late Jesse Randolph and Estelle Randolph. He was a graduate of Norfolk State University, was an educator and was also employed by Federal Express. He was the founder of Advance Tower Communications, a company that serves three states.
Survivors include his wife, Sylvia; one daughter, Jessica Randolph; one grandson; his mother of Madisonville; one sister, Helen Williams; two brothers, Curtis Randolph and his wife, Louise and Albert Randolph and wife, Jean; and his mother-in-law.
Funeral services were held February 10 at White Oak Grove Baptist Church in Phenix with burial in the church cemetery.