ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. – THURSDAY (FEB. 5) UPDATE
Two people were killed in Monday’s crash on Franklin Road in Roanoke County, according to the police department.
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Authorities said 62-year-old Kathy Smith, of Salem, was driving northbound in a 2015 Subaru Outback on Franklin Road when she crossed the median into southbound traffic and hit a 2003 Toyota Highlander, driven by 75-year-old Don Shelton, of Glade Hill.
Both drivers were transported to Roanoke Memorial Hospital by Roanoke County Fire & Rescue, where they later died as a result of their injuries, Roanoke County Police told 10 News.
There was no one else inside either vehicle at the time of the crash, according to Roanoke County Police.
At this time, it is unclear if weather or alcohol/drugs played a factor in the crash.
No charges are pending, and the case remains under investigation.
FEB. 2 AT 2:25 p.m. UPDATE:
All lanes have now been reopened.
FEB. 2 AT 12:25 p.m. UPDATE:
One lane is now open in both directions. Authorities continue to ask drivers to avoid the area.
Original Story:
All northbound and southbound lanes are blocked near the 6200 block of Franklin Road in Roanoke County as of 11:19 a.m. due to a two-vehicle crash on Monday, Roanoke Police Department said.
RPD said they responded to reports of a two-vehicle crash that occurred around 10:46 a.m. on Monday, near the 6200 block of Franklin Road. Serious injuries were reported as a result of the crash.
Due to the obstruction on the road, authorities are asking drivers to find different routes for the time being.
Currently, details about the victim(s), suspect(s), and causation are unavailable. We will continue to update you with more information as it becomes available.