Home State Police investigating fatal crash in Buckingham County
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State Police investigating fatal crash in Buckingham County

Chris Graham
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At 4:55 p.m. Saturday (July 11), Virginia State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash in Buckingham County.

A 2005 Honda Accord was traveling south on Route 15 just south of Circle Drive (Route 715)when it crossed the centerline and ran off the left side of the road, hitting a 2007 Ford Taurus that had driven off the road in an attempt to avoid the Honda.

The driver of the Honda, Nashon A. Arrington, 25, of Farmville, Va., died at the scene. He was not wearing a seatbelt.

The driver of the Ford, Cheyanne M. Watkins, 33, of Charlottesville, Va., was transported for treatment of serious injuries. She was not wearing a seatbelt. There were three juvenile passengers in the vehicle. All were transported for treatment of varying levels of injury. The next day one of the passengers, a nine year old boy, succumbed to his injuries. All were in safety restraints.

The crash remains under investigation.

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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 his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected]. Support AFP by signing up for our newsletter and/or powering our work with a one-time or monthly contribution.

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