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Nelson County: 22-year-old woman dead after vehicle overturns into creek

Crystal Graham
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A Virginia woman is dead after her vehicle crashed through multiple trees and then went down an embankment and overturned in Nelson County.

Shania F. Hawley, 22, of Gladstone, was found deceased is a nearby creek on Sunday at 4:30 p.m.

Her vehicle appeared to have veered off the left side of the road, according to Virginia State Police.

The exact time of the crash is unknown. However, police believe it happened between 9 p.m. on July 13 and 4:30 p.m. on Sunday.

The vehicle, a 2005 Dodge Caravan, was not visible from Norwood Road and was found overturned in the nearby creek Sunday afternoon.

VSP is asking anyone who may have seen a Dodge Caravan on Norwood Road or has any information related to the crash to call (540) 444-7778 or email [email protected].

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]. Support AFP by signing up for our newsletter and/or powering our work with a one-time or monthly contribution.

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