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Frederick County: Two dead in Saturday morning crash on Route 600

Chris Graham
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A single-vehicle fatal crash on Saturday in Frederick County claimed the lives of two Winchester residents.

A 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee was traveling south on Route 600 when it crossed a double solid yellow centerline, ran off the left side of the roadway, collided with a fence and a tree before it overturned.

The driver of the Jeep, Melinda K. Powell, 51, of Winchester, died at the scene of the crash due to her injuries. She was not wearing a seatbelt.

A passenger in the Jeep, Clarke J. Powell, 76, of Winchester, died at the scene of the crash due to his injuries. He was not wearing a seatbelt.

An additional passenger in the Jeep, a 40-year-old male, of Star Tannery, suffered minor injuries in the crash and was transported to Winchester Medical Center for treatment. He was not wearing a seatbelt.

The crash remains under investigation.

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, and Team of Destiny: Inside Virginia Basketball’s Run to the 2019 National Championship, and The Worst Wrestling Pay-Per-View Ever, published in 2018. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, or subscribe to his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected].