UPDATE: Accomack Co. crash claims life of one

5 p.m. UPDATE: Virginia State Police say one person was killed and a second was injured in Thursday’s crash.

Preliminary investigation has revealed that a 2007 Dodge Nitro, driven by 61-year-old Veronica Milboune, was traveling north on Route 13 when she failed to yield to the traffic signal at the intersection with Route 175, hitting a 2020 Chevrolet Impala. Police say the Impala, driven by 66-year-old Sheryl Lewis, had the right of way.

At the time of the incident, Lewis suffered serious injuries, as well as her 15-year-old passenger. Lewis later died from her injuries at the scene, and her passenger was taken to a nearby hospital. Notification has been made to next of kin and family members.

Milboune suffered minor injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

Police say charges are forthcoming.

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ACCOMACK CO., Va. – Virginia State Police are investigating a fatal crash on Virginia’s Eastern Shore.

Details are limited at this time. We’re told the crash happened just after 12:30 p.m., and at this time, northbound lanes of Route 13/Lankford Highway at Chincoteague Road are shut down. VDOT has detours in place.

We will be sure to update this article with more information as it becomes available.