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Shenandoah man dead, two injured, in head-on crash in Rockingham County

Chris Graham
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Virginia State Police Trooper J. Joseph is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash in Rockingham County.

The crash occurred Tuesday, Feb. 8, at 6:46 a.m. along Route 602 (East Point Road) near Route 636 (Bethel Church Road) in Rockingham County.

A 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee was traveling north on Route 602 when it crossed a double solid yellow centerline and collided head-on with a southbound 2019 Dodge Caravan.

The driver of the Dodge, David L. Chiang, 47, of Shenandoah, died at the scene of the crash as a result of his injuries. Chiang was not wearing a seatbelt.

The driver of the Jeep, a 28-year-old male, of Shenandoah, suffered minor injuries in the crash and was transported to UVA Medical Center for treatment. The male was wearing a seatbelt.

A passenger in the Jeep, a 37-year-old male, suffered minor injuries in the crash and was transported to UVA Medical Center for treatment. The male was wearing a seatbelt.

Charges are pending.

The crash remains under investigation.

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Chris Graham

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].