08-03-2025
Virginia State Police investigating fatal Giles County crash
pearisburg, va. — The Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash in Giles County, Va. which involved two Mercer County residents, according to a press release Friday.
The crash occurred around 4:10 p.m. Wednesday on Route 460 in Giles County, according to Matthew Demlein, public relations coordinator for the state police.
A 2024 Kia Sorrento was heading westbound on Route 460, a half-mile east of State Line Road, when the Sorrento went off of the right side of the road, struck an embankment and overturned, Demlein said.
The vehicle's driver, Sandra K. Preservati, 76, of Princeton died at the scene, Demlein said. She was wearing a seatbelt.
A passenger in the vehicle, Richard C. Preservati, 74, suffered serious injuries. He was wearing a seatbelt.
The crash remained under investigation Friday, Demlein said.
