Teenager killed in single-car accident in New Kent County

By Community Member | October 5, 2022 3:06 pm

The Virginia State Police are investing a single-vehicle crash in New Kent that resulted in the death of a teenager.

According to the report, at 6:58 p.m. on Oct. 4, a 2004 Honda Accord was traveling along Courthouse Road near the 4400 block when it ran off the right side of the road and overcorrected. The Honda then spun around, ran off the right side of the road again, and struck a tree.

A 17-year-old male passenger was transported to VCU Health Emergency Center in New Kent County where he succumbed to his injuries. The driver, a 17-year-old male from Charles City, and a second passenger, identified as Vincent L. Brown, 18, were transported to VCU Medical Center in Richmond and are being treated for serious injuries.

None of the three individuals were wearing a seatbelt. Excessive speed is being considered as a contributing factor to the accident. The crash remains under investigation.