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Rockingham County woman killed in two-vehicle crash; infant passenger not injured

Chris Graham
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A Rockingham County woman is dead from injuries in a two-vehicle crash that occurred on Friday morning.

Danielle Smith, 28, of Dayton, died at a local hospital, per reporting from the Virginia State Police.

Smith was driving a 2006 Jeep Liberty northbound on Coopers Mountain Road at 8:15 a.m. when her vehicle crossed the middle of the road and struck a southbound 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. 

An infant passenger in the Jeep Liberty did not appear to have any injuries but was taken to the hospital to be checked out.

The driver of the Jeep Grand Cherokee was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries.

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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. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, TikTok, BlueSky, or subscribe to his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected].

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