A 21-year-old Virginia man has been arrested for driving under the influence in an accident that killed a 16-year-old girl and left another teen with life-threatening injuries.
Dillion M. Coe, 21, of Bluemont, was traveling southbound in a northbound lane on River Road in Clarke County Saturday night at 7:54 p.m.
His Toyota suddenly swerved right, ran off the road and collided with a tree before catching on fire, according to Virginia State Police.
Three passengers were in the vehicle with Coe.
A 16-year-old female died at the scene. Another 16-year-old girl suffered life-threatening injuries. A third passenger, a 26-year-old man, suffered minor injuries.
The two passengers and Coe were transported to Winchester Medical Center for treatment.
Due to the fire damage, it’s undetermined if anyone was wearing a seatbelt.
Coe was later taken into custody and charged with driving under the influence; involuntary manslaughter, driving under the influence; maiming, and driving under the influence.
He was transported to the Northwestern Adult Detention Center, where he is being held without bond.
The crash remains under investigation.
Anyone with information related to this crash is encouraged to call Virginia State Trooper N. Hobbs at (540) 869-2000 or email [email protected].
Support AFP
Share
Crystal Graham
