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Halifax County: Woman dead in fatal crash at intersection of Route 501, Stage Coach Road

Crystal Graham
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There was on fatality in a two-vehicle crash on Wednesday at the intersection of Route 501 and Stage Coach Road in Halifax County.

Brenda B. Pannell, 71, of Brookneal, died at the scene.

The accident occurred at 2:02 p.m. when a Dodge Ram heading southbound on Route 501 was unable to avoid a Chrysler 300, driven by Pannell, which was travelling eastbound on Stage Coach Road.

There are stop signs located at the intersection on Stage Coach Road but not on Route 501.

The driver of the Ram, Michael W. Ferrell, 55, of Vernon Hill, suffered minor injuries.

Neither driver was wearing a seatbelt, according to Virginia State Police.

The crash remains under investigation.

 

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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]

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