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Loudoun County: 13-year old girl dies one day after sustaining injuries in scooter crash

Crystal Graham
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A 13-year-old girl has died, succumbing to injuries sustained while attempting to cross an intersection on a scooter in Loudoun County.

The crash occurred on Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the intersection of Nokes Boulevard and City Center Boulevard in Sterling, according to Virginia State Police.

The juvenile was transported to a nearby hospital with serious, life-threatening injuries and died today.

The driver was traveling westbound on Nokes Boulevard in the left lane and stopped as soon as the incident occurred.

The crash did not occur in a crosswalk, and the victim was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

The crash remains under investigation. The driver of the vehicle will not face any charges, according to police.




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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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