Home State Police: Charges pending in fatal crash that killed 82-year-old woman
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State Police: Charges pending in fatal crash that killed 82-year-old woman

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Charges are pending in a fatal crash on U.S. 58 Friday in Mecklenburg County.

Nellie Brown, 82, died at the scene.

Virginia State Police is investigating the accident that occurred at 11:15 a.m., approximately one-half mile west of Route 49.

A Hyundai Sonata was disabled in the right travel lane of eastbound Route 58 when it was rear-ended by the driver of a Honda Ridgeline. The driver of the Honda, Bret B. Callahan, 55, of Buffalo Junction, suffered minor injuries.

Both vehicles went off of the right side of the road, and the Sonata overturned.

The deceased, Nellie Brown, was a passenger in the Sonata.

The driver of the Sonata, Marvin J. Brown, 62, of Buffalo Junction, also suffered minor injuries.

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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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