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Woman dead after single-vehicle crash on Interstate 85 in Dinwiddie County

Crystal Graham
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Photo courtesy of Virginia State Police

A woman from Peru died Monday morning after a single-vehicle crash on southbound Interstate 85 at the 40.2 mile marker in Dinwiddie County.

According to the Virginia State Police, the crash occurred at 6:45 a.m. when a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu, driven by Ivan Franco, 26, of Pearland, Texas, ran off the road and struck the guard rail. Franco was transported to the hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. He was wearing a seatbelt.

The front seat passenger, Xmeina Flores-Choquemaqui, 26, died at the scene due to her injuries. She was wearing a seatbelt.

Franco was charged with reckless driving.

This crash remains under investigation.

 

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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham is the digital editor and development director for Augusta Free Press. A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal 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. She also has a strong development background as the former director in Virginia for a national suicide prevention organization. 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.