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Rockingham County: Woman riding on hood of car dies after allegedly falling off the vehicle

Crystal Graham
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An Elkton woman is facing numerous charges stemming from an accident last week in Rockingham County where a woman allegedly on the hood of her car died.

Debra L. Elliott, 66, was not injured in the crash. She was not wearing a seatbelt.

The passenger on the hood of her car was Dymond A.S. Thacker, 34, of Broadway, according to the Virginia State Police. Thacker died at the scene of the crash.

VSP is investigating the fatal crash that occurred on April 16 at 9:30 a.m. in the 5500 block of Bryant Hollow Road.

A 2020 Hyundai Elantra, driven by Elliott, was traveling east, and as the car went down a hill, Thacker allegedly fell off and was struck by the vehicle.

A second adult passenger in the Hyundai was not injured in the crash.

Elliott was arrested and charged with involuntary manslaughter: DUI, possession of a schedule I/II narcotic, driving without a license and failure to wear a seatbelt.

She was transported to the Middle River Regional Jail where she is being held without bond.

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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