Home State Police: Richmond woman dead after accident while distracted, on her phone
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State Police: Richmond woman dead after accident while distracted, on her phone

Crystal Graham
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A 24-year-old Richmond woman is dead after a crash on Interstate 95 in Henrico County over Labor Day weekend.

Mkayla Emani Harris was traveling southbound on Sunday just after 3 p.m. and was allegedly on her phone, according to Virginia State Police.

Police said Harris was in the center lane when she got distracted, ran off the road to the left, overcorrected and struck an embankment.

The vehicle overturned multiple times, and her body was ejected from the vehicle. She was not wearing a seatbelt.

Harris died at the scene, according to VSP.

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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