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Alcohol, speed factors in Rockingham County accident: Three teens seriously injured

Chris Graham
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Virginia State Police is investigating a single-vehicle crash in Rockingham County that occurred Tuesday at 7 p.m. along the 18900 block of (Route 613) North Mountain Road.

A 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe was traveling north on Route 613 when it failed to maneuver a curve, crossed a double solid centerline, ran off the left side of the roadway, and overturned multiple times.

The driver of the Chevrolet, Colton S. Trumbo, 18, of Harrisonburg, was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from the vehicle. He was transported to UVA Medical Center for treatment of life-threatening injuries.

A passenger in the Chevrolet, Ayden W. Depoy, 18, of Timberville, was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from the vehicle. He was transported to UVA Medical Center for treatment of life-threatening injuries.

A second passenger in the Chevrolet, a 14-year-old male, of Timberville, suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to UVA Medical Center for treatment. He was not wearing a seatbelt.

Speed and alcohol are both considered factors in the crash.

Charges are pending as 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 Substack or his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected].