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Deadly crash shuts down part of Staples Mill Road in Henrico County

Deadly crash shuts down part of Staples Mill Road in Henrico County
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HENRICO COUNTY, Va. — A man is dead after police say he crashed into a utility pole in Henrico County on Monday evening.

A news release from police says the call for a crash at the intersection of Staples Mill and Hungary Springs roads came in at 6:30 p.m.

The driver, who was the only person in the car at the time, was pronounced dead at the scene.

"Identification of the driver will be released at a later date pending verification and notification to next-of-kin. The Henrico Police Crash Team is handling the investigation," police said.

Staples Mill Road is closed between Old Staples Mill and Hungary roads. Hungary Springs Road is closed between Olde West Drive to Cottesmore Lane. Drivers are asked to avoid the area.

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