CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. — A 52-year-old man died after their car crashed into a tree off of Midlothian Turnpike overnight Tuesday, according to police.
The crash happened around 12:30 a.m. in the 9100 block when the driver of a 2003 Toyota Camry crossed into the median as they were heading west.
The car hit a tree and then came to rest in the eastbound lanes, Chesterfield Police said.
The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. He was later identified as Gilbert M. Allen of Chesterfield County.
Police said at this point in their investigation they believe Allen was traveling at a high rate of speed and was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash.
All eastbound lanes and two westbound lanes of Midlothian Turnpike at Arboretum Place were closed while police investigated, but they reopened just before 7 a.m.
Anyone with information can contact the Chesterfield County Police Department at (804) 748-1251 or Crime Solvers at (804) 748-0660 or through the P3 app.
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