NORFOLK, VA : A woman died in an early-morning crash on April, Sunday 16th 2017
A woman died in an early-morning crash involving three vehicles Sunday.
Police said the crash occurred around 12 a.m. at the intersection of East Princess Anne Road and Sewells Point Road. Police said two vehicles, a Mitsubishi Galant and a Dodge Caravan were stopped at a red light in the westbound lane of East Princess Anne Road. A Toyota RAV-4, traveling westbound on East Princess Anne Road, approached the intersection and failed to stop, police said. The Toyota rear-ended the Dodge Caravan, which police said caused the Caravan to hit the Mitsubishi Galant.
The driver of the Mitsubishi Galant was not injured and refused medical treatment at the scene, police said.
All occupants in the Dodge Caravan were transported to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. The driver and rear-seat passenger were released with minor injuries. The front seat passenger was listed in critical condition, police said, after suffering extensive injuries in the crash. Shortly before 7:30 a.m., police said the front seat passenger died as a result of her injuries at the hospital. She has been identified as Nancy Kelly, 23, of Maryland.
Police said the driver of the Toyota RAV-4 was also transported to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, where he refused treatment. The driver, identified as Thomas Walters of Virginia Beach, was transported from the hospital to the Norfolk Magistrate's Office. Police said Walters was then charged with driving under the influence and refusal to submit to a blood sample.
Walters remains in custody at the Norfolk City Jail, police said.
Police said the crash is under investigation.
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