Aug. 23, 2022
Police
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred in the 16500 block of Midlothian Turnpike at about 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 23.
Police said a 2007 Honda Civic was traveling west on Midlothian Turnpike at a high rate of speed when it made contact with a 2016 Ford F-150 traveling in the same direction. Both vehicles went off the road to the right and the Honda struck a utility pole and overturned. The driver of the Honda was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. The victim's name is being withheld pending notification of the next of kin. One occupant of the F-150 was transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Midlothian Turnpike between Watkins Centre Parkway and Old Hundred Road will remain closed as police investigate this crash. Anyone with information should contact police at 804-748-1251 or Crime Solvers at 804-748-0660 or through the P3 app.