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2-year-old dies following crash on I-64 in Hampton
HAMPTON — A 2-year-old boy died from injuries sustained in a vehicle crash last week on Interstate 64 westbound near the Interstate 664 interchange in a work zone. Virginia State Police said at 8:35 p.m. on July 30 a Chevrolet Cruze, whose driver was later charged with following too closely, struck the rear of a Toyota Sienna, causing the Sienna to spin out and strike a Honda Accord. The Sienna ran off of the road's left side and struck a jersey wall barrier, the Cruze ran off the road's right side and struck a guard rail and the Accord remained in the travel lanes. The boy, who state police said was properly restrained, was taken to a hospital but died from his injuries. A 36-year-old woman in the Sienna suffered serious injuries and was also sent to a hospital. The driver of the Sienna sustained minor injuries. Neither the driver of the Accord nor the Cruze were injured. Authorities said as of Tuesday the crash was still under investigation. No additional details were immediately available. Solve the daily Crossword
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28-07-2025
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Virginia State Police identify two victims killed in crash on I-64 in Augusta County
Virginia State Police have identified two people who were killed on Interstate 64 after a truck went off the roadway the morning of July 22 in Augusta County. A 2026 Freightliner TMA crash truck, used to protect workers and motorists in highway work zones, was eastbound on I-64. At approximately 6:19 a.m. at mile marker 89, police said the driver overcorrected, causing the truck to veer off the right side of the interstate. The truck went through a guardrail and down an embankment, striking a tree and overturning on its side. Both the driver and passenger in the truck died at the scene. The driver was identified as Georgeanna L. Hardesty, 51, of Iron Gate. The passenger was Sabrina L. Harris, 50, of Covington. Both were wearing seatbelts, police said. The crash remains under investigation. More: Art Hive calls for help to add accessibility ramp, inclusive mural More: Two Waynesboro police officers indicted amid allegations they assaulted fellow cop More: The Box to offer nightlife and events space in Staunton Brad Zinn is the cops, courts and breaking news reporter at The News Leader. Have a news tip? Or something that needs investigating? You can email reporter Brad Zinn (he/him) at bzinn@ You can also follow him on X (formerly Twitter). This article originally appeared on Staunton News Leader: Victims in I-64 crash in Augusta County identified by state police Solve the daily Crossword
