68-year-old woman dead, five hurt in Henry County crash

Charges are pending

A 68-year-old woman is dead after a crash in Henry County last Thursday, according to Virginia State Police.

Authorities said the crash happened on Route 57 one mile east of Route 619 on Dec. 17 around 3:03 p.m. A 2000 Pontiac Grand Am was going west on Route 57 when it tried to make a left turn, according to police. Police said a 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier tried to pass the Pontiac as it was making the turn when it hit the driver’s side of the Pontiac.

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The driver of the Pontiac, Billie Nuckles, 68, of Axton died at the scene, according to state police. Authorities said a 16-year-old girl riding in the car was taken to the hospital for the treatment of minor injuries, and a 16-year-old boy riding in the car was hospitalized for serious injuries.

The driver of the Cavalier, 38-year-old Jennifer Jefferson of Richmond, was hospitalized for serious injuries, according to police. Authorities said she was not wearing a seatbelt, and that a 6-year-old and 8-year-old riding in the car with her were treated for minor injuries.

According to state police, charges are pending and the crash remains under investigation.