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Police investigating deadly car crash and fire in Chesterfield

Posted at 6:30 AM, Sep 29, 2023
and last updated 2023-09-29 12:28:59-04

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. -- Police are investigating following a crash that killed one person in Chesterfield County early Friday morning.

The crash, according to police, happened in the 1100 block of South Providence Road just after 4 a.m.

"... a 2011 Mazda was traveling south on South Providence Road when it left the roadway, struck a tree, and caught fire. The driver and sole occupant was pronounced deceased on scene," Lt. Nathan Ballentine with Chesterfield Police wrote.

The identity of the driver has not yet been released.

Anyone with information about the wreck is asked to contact Crime Solvers at(804-748-0660.

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