Two dead, four seriously injured following Campbell County crash

Authorities say it happened on Sept. 4 at 10:22 p.m.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, Va.UPDATE - Sept. 7

Virginia State Police is releasing more information after a crash in Campbell County Monday night.

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Police said the crash occurred at 10:22 p.m., and a 2023 Honda Odyssey was heading north on Lynbrook Road when it failed to stop for the posted stop sign.

According to authorities, the Honda pulled into the intersection and struck a 2005 GMC Yukon that was heading east on Lawyers Road. We’re told the impact of the crash caused the GMC to overturn.

The driver of the Honda, Miseon Shin, 45, of Forest, was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment of serious injuries, police said. According to VSP, a 44-year-old male passenger, a 16-year-old male passenger, and a 13-year-old female passenger were all transported to a nearby hospital for treatment of serious injuries.

Police said the driver of the GMC, Zachary Edwards, 35, of Evington, and the passenger, Nathaniel Hamilton, 46, of Dumfries, were both transported to Lynchburg General Hospital. We’re told Edwards succumbed to his injuries later that day and Hamilton died the next day.

VSP said Shin as charged with reckless driving, and the crash remains under investigation.


ORIGINAL STORY

One person was killed and another was left with serious injuries following a crash in Campbell County Monday night, according to Virginia State Police.

At about 10:30 p.m., Virginia State Police was called to the intersection of Lawyers Road and Lynbrook Road for the report of a two-vehicle collision involving an SUV and a Honda Odyssey.

Authorities have confirmed one fatality, in addition to a second individual who was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment of serious injuries.

VSP says the crash remains under investigation.


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