HENRICO COUNTY, Va. — Police have identified the driver killed in a Monday morning crash on New Market Road (Route 5) in Varina as 32-year-old Layten Perkins, of Ohio.
The crash, reported at about 6:16 a.m., had both east and west lanes of New Market Road (Route 5) closed for several hours.
"The preliminary investigation indicates the Mini Cooper, driven by Mr. Perkins, was headed west on New Market Road when he crossed the center line and collided head-on with the Chevrolet van that was headed eastbound. Alcohol is not considered a factor in the crash," a Henrico police spokesperson said.
Two men in the van were taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, police said. An update on their conditions has not yet been released.
"Crash Team Investigators continue to look into the circumstances surrounding this crash," the police spokesperson said.
Anyone with information was asked to call Officer Bolinger at 804-501-5000.
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