Virginia

Edward E Austin, Lorraine P Austin Killed in Accident at I-295 in Hanover County, VA

Published on: August 2, 2021

Date of Accident
July 29, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Edward E Austin, Lorraine P Austin
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-295, Henrico, Hanover County, VA, USA

What Happened

Virginia State Police are investigating a crash that killed two people at I-295 in Hanover County, VA on July 29th, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 2 p.m. A Ford Excursion operated by 76-year-old Edward E Austin collided with a dump truck during a lane change. The Ford was forced from the road into a road sign and the trailer it was towing detached and overturned. Austin and a passenger, 73-year-old Lorraine P Austin, both died at the scene. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Virginia State Police
Vehicles Involved
Peterbilt dump Truck, Ford Excursion
Road/Highway
I-295
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Ford Excursion towing a trailer collided with a dump truck during a lane change

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