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One dead in Route 11 car accident in Augusta County

Chris Graham

route 11Virginia State Police Trooper A.J. Garasimowicz is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash in Augusta County. The crash occurred at 8:20 a.m. Tuesday (Oct. 11), on Route 11 at Stagecoach Road.

A 2006 Toyota 4Runner was northbound on Highway 11 when it crossed the double centerline and struck head-on a southbound 2011 Hyundai Sonata.

The driver of the 4Runner, Carol Nelson, 74, of Middlebrook, Va., was transported to UVA Medical Center for treatment of life-threatening injuries.

The driver of the Hyundai, Stacey L. Dehaven, 27, of Augusta, Va., died at the scene.

Both drivers were wearing seat belts.

The crash remains under investigation. Charges are pending.

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Chris Graham

Chris Graham is the founder and editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1994 alum of the University of Virginia, Chris is the author and co-author of seven books, including Poverty of Imagination, a memoir published in 2019. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, TikTok, BlueSky, or subscribe to Substack or his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected].