Virginia

Child Killed; Five People Injured in Accident at Route 29 in Nelson County, VA

Published on: January 5, 2022

Date of Accident
December 25, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 29 Business, Culpeper, Nelson County, VA, USA

What Happened

Virginia State Police are investigating a crash that killed a child at Route 29 in Nelson County, VA on December 25th, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 6:06 p.m. A Honda Odyssey reportedly collided with a deer in the road before being struck in the rear by a tractor-trailer traveling behind. The five occupants of the Honda were hospitalized and one, an 8-year-old child, later died from her injuries. The driver of the truck was also hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Virginia State Police
Vehicles Involved
Honda Odyssey, Tractor-Trailer
Road/Highway
Route 29
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (1), various injuries (5)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Tractor-trailer collided with the rear of a Honda Odyssey that slowed to avoid hitting a deer in the road

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