A SINGLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT IN SCOTT COUNTY VIRGINIA OVER THE WEEKEND HAS CLAIMED THE LIFE OF A NORTH TAZEWELL MAN. ACCORDING TO THE VIRGINIA STATE POLICE 47 YEAR OLD EDWARD WAYNE STEPHENS WAS KILLED WHILE DRIVING ON ROUTE 71. POLICE SAID HIS CAR RAN OFF THE ROADWAY, STRUCK SEVERAL MAILBOXES AND FLIPPED. STEPHENS WAS EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE AND WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD AT THE SCENE.