VSP: Teen's BMW collides with van, killing one in Rockingham County
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY — One person was killed and another seriously injured in a Wednesday night crash on Va. 42 in Rockingham County, a press release said.
Virginia State Police are investigating, and the agency said the crash took place at the intersection of Va. 42 and Buttermilk Creek Road shortly before 9:30 p.m.
Police said a 1997 Mercury Villager van paused at a stop sign before pulling onto Va. 42, where it collided with a 2008 BMW 328i.
"The BMW was traveling at a high rate of speed," the press release said.
The driver of the van, Gerald L. Will, 71, of Hinton, was taken to Sentara RMH Medical Center in Harrisonburg, where he died from injuries sustained in the crash.
A passenger in the van, Jean E. Will, 78, also of Hinton, suffered life-threatening injuries and was taken to the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville.
The driver of the BMW, a 17-year-old boy from Harrisonburg, suffered minor injuries. Police said he was charged with driving under the influence.
A passenger in the BMW, also a 17-year-old boy from Rockingham County, had minor injuries as well.
Police said all of the crash victims were wearing seat belts.
The investigation into the fatal crash remains under investigation.
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