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Woman killed in Powhatan County wreck, deputies say

Richmond news and weather update for Saturday, July 29
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POWHATAN COUNTY, Va. – Deputies and troopers are investigating a deadly crash in Powhatan County Saturday afternoon.

The single-car wreck happened in the 5500 block of Old Buckingham Road around 12:20 p.m., according Virginia State Police and the Powhatan Sheriff's Office.

State Police said a 2005 Ford Explorer driven by a 61-year-old woman was headed on east when when ran off of the road to the left and hit a tree.

Debra Easter of Powhatan was pronounced dead at the scene. State Police said she was not wearing a seat belt.

This is a developing story, so anyone with more information can email newstips@wtvr.com to send a tip.

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