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A Craigsville woman who was reported missing Monday died in a single-vehicle accident in Augusta County, according to Virginia State Police.

Desirae G. Sherwood, 25, was driving a 2006 GMC Envoy south on Route 42 in Augusta Springs when the vehicle ran off the left side of the road, went over an embankment, struck a tree and overturned onto its side.

Sherwood died at the scene, according to state police, who identified her as Desire G. Washington.

The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office had sent out a news release earlier in the day on Monday indicating that Sherwood and her two children, Grace Washington, 5, and Violet Washington, 1, had last been seen/heard from Sunday night at approximately 11:30 p.m.

Sherwood was supposed to be en route to her Craigsville home after dropping off a man at his Dayton home, according to the news release.

State police reported today that the accident involving Sherwood and her children occurred at 7:34 p.m. Monday.

Her children survived the crash, according to the VSP report.

A follow-up news release from the sheriff’s office late Monday had indicated that Sherwood and her children had been located, but had offered no further details.

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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].

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