SUV jumps median and crashes into Honda Civic. (July 24, 2009) |
SHORT PUMP—
FRIDAY, 4:25PMPolice identify the victim in this afternoon's deadly crash in Short Pump. See police release below:
The notification to the next of kin has been made from the fatal traffic crash on W Broad St at Lauderdale Dr. by the Henrico Police Crash Team Members.
Diane Wheat of New Kent County who was born in 1947 was pronounced dead at MCV this afternoon.
Our deepest regrets for this loss go out to the family and friends of this fine lady who was known by many in our community.
Lt. Steve Sparagna
Patrol Operations West Station
FRIDAY, 1:15PM
New Information just coming in from Henrico County Police on the deadly accident near Short Pump Town Center:
Four cars are involved in the accident. One car was going west bound when the driver had medical emergency according to investigators. That's the initial indication; we're told the investigation is not complete.
That SUV vehicle swerved out of the travel lanes and into the stopped traffic waiting to exit the mall. Police say it struck three vehicles waiting for traffic light green. The driver of the last vehicle hit died. Henrico police is now working to notify family of the female victim.
Cars are being removed from the scene right now by a wrecker. Police expect traffic to be tied up for some time. You should avoid the area if possible.
FRIDAY, 1:05PM
Henrico Police are on the scene of a deadly crash just outside Short Pump Town Center.
CBS 6 Executive Producer Scott Wise is at the scene and talked to some of the people involved in the accident.
Here's what they tell us:
Four cars were involved in the accident. Those riding in one car say a Silver GMC Yukon heading west on Broad Street, ran across the median dividing the main mall entrance road and hit a black Honda Civic turning right on Broad Street. The impact sent both vehicles onto the grass near the fountain on the mall. Two other cars seemed to have crashed in the aftermath.
Right now, traffic is limited to one westbound lane on Broad Street.
Keep it on CBS 6 and www.wtvr.com for the very latest.
