15yearold girl dies after singlevehicle Powhatan crash
Nov 02, 2026
POWHATAN COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — A 15-year-old girl is dead after a single-vehicle crash in Powhatan County Friday night.
According to the Virginia State Police, the crash took place just before 8:15 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30, on Cosby Road, less than a mile east of Three Bridge Road in Powhatan Count
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Police said a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer ran off the right side of the road and hit trees. The sedan then overturned and hit another tree before coming to a stop.
A 15-year-old passenger was taken to a local hospital, where she died. She was wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash, though alcohol is not believed to be a factor.
Authorities continue to investigate the crash. ...read more read less