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Update: Accident involving Amish horse buggy in Virginia killed 8-year-old girl

Crystal Graham
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An accident in Cumberland County involving an Amish horse carriage on Sunday killed an 8-year-old girl, according to an update provided today from Virginia State Police.

The carriage was struck in the rear by a Ford F250 truck driven by Mack H. Robinson, 75, of Farmville. Robinson was not injured in the crash.

Charges are pending.

As a result of the accident, everyone in the carriage was ejected from the vehicle.

Enos King, 34, the driver of the carriage, and Katherine King, 35, of Farmville, and four other juvenile passengers, all suffered serious injuries. The juvenile passengers included two boys, ages 9 and 2; and two girls, ages 6 and 4. All were transported to VCU Medical Center.

The horse suffered minor injuries in the collision.

State Police report the two-vehicle crash occurred at 6:16 p.m. on Cumberland Road near the intersection with Blanton Farm Road.

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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