One dead in Augusta County crash, state police seeking info on 'fast-moving' sedan
AUGUSTA COUNTY — Virginia State Police said one person was killed and another seriously injured in a crash Thursday afternoon on Interstate 81, a press release said.
Police are also seeking additional information concerning a vehicle that might have had a role in the fatal crash.
At about 4 p.m. on Thursday, police said a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup was towing a camper on southbound I-81 when it attempted to move from the right lane to the left lane, the release said.
A fast-moving sedan came up behind the pickup, allegedly causing it to swerve as it attempted the lane change. The pickup ran off the right side of the road, struck a guardrail and went across the interstate and struck a second guardrail before overturning.
The crash took place at mile marker 231.5.
The crash killed 72-year-old Henry Hamel of Baldwinville, Massachusetts. The driver, Bette Hamel, 77, also from Baldwinville, was hospitalized with serious injuries. Police said both victims were wearing seat belts.
If anyone has information regarding this crash or info on the black sedan, please call Virginia State Police at (434 )352-7128 or email questions@vsp.virginia.gov.
The crash remains under investigation.
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