By Crash News Writer 
Afton, VA (June 25, 2025) – A tragic accident along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Afton left a bicyclist dead following a collision with a car Saturday morning.
According to reports, the fatal crash occurred at approximately 11:50 a.m. on June 22 near milepost 7 on the scenic parkway. National Park Service Law Enforcement rangers, along with Waynesboro Fire and EMS crews, responded to the scene.
The victim, identified as 67-year-old Sharon Kaye Nicholson of Norfolk, was pronounced dead at the scene due to injuries sustained in the collision. She was the only cyclist involved, and no additional injuries have been reported.
Authorities are actively investigating the cause of the incident. The section of the parkway where the crash occurred remained open, but visitors were advised to use caution in the area.
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The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.
- The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
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