BUENA VISTA, Va. – A familiar Rockbridge County case was back in court this week.
The gas station explosion of 2019 left four people dead, and on Monday, the man believed to be responsible for the tragedy faced a judge and jury.
Phillip Westmoreland was charged with involuntary manslaughter and could face up to 40 years in prison in addition to fines if he is found guilty.
State police said he was driving the fuel delivery truck at the South River Market in Buena Vista on that day’s incident.
The decision rests in the hands of the judge and the jury, comprised of seven men and seven women.
Opening arguments will begin on Tuesday morning at 9 a.m.
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