Virginia

Sara Maria Diaz-Nieto Killed; Wilber Escobar-Orellana, Humberto Vara-Luna Injured in Accident at I-64 in James City County, VA

Published on: December 8, 2021

Date of Accident
December 7, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Sara Maria Diaz-Nieto, Wilber Escobar-Orellana, Humberto Vara-Luna
Type of Accident
Commercial Vehicle
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
Yes

Where it Happened

I-64, Ridge, James City County, VA, USA

What Happened

State Police are looking into a crash that killed one person at I-64 in James City County, VA on December 7th, 2021.  They say it happened around 7:22 a.m. just past the 231 mile marker of I-64. A Chevrolet Express van operated by 31-year-old Humberto Vara-Luna is said to have been headed eastbound when it lost control for unknown reasons. It then veered from the road and overturned multiple times. A rear passenger, 30-year-old Sara Maria Diaz-Nieto, was killed in the collision. A front seat passenger, 30-year-old Wilber Escobar-Orellana was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. Vara-Luna was also hospitalized with serious injuries and reports indicate he was charged with reckless driving and driving while revoked. Investigators also say that alcohol may have played a role in the crash.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Virginia State Police
Vehicles Involved
Chevrolet Express Van
Road/Highway
I-64
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (1), serious injuries (2)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Chevrolet Express Van lost control, veered from the road and overturned several times

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