CRIME
**Tragic Christmas Eve Crash Claims Two Lives in Halifax County**
*HALIFAX COUNTY, Va. - A devastating car accident on Christmas Eve resulted in the deaths of two adults and left an infant critically injured, authorities reported.*
The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon on Chatham Road, near the intersection with Leighwood Trail. According to Virginia State Police, the driver of a Jeep crossed the centerline, leading to a head-on collision with a Ford Explorer. The driver of the Explorer attempted to avoid the Jeep by swerving but was unable to prevent the crash.
Rescue efforts were swift, with a passerby and first responders extracting three individuals from the burning Jeep. Tragically, both the Jeep's driver and an adult passenger were pronounced dead at the scene. A one-month-old infant was airlifted to a hospital, alongside the driver of the Explorer, for urgent medical care.
This incident serves as a somber reminder of road safety, especially during the holiday season. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
*HALIFAX COUNTY, Va. - A devastating car accident on Christmas Eve resulted in the deaths of two adults and left an infant critically injured, authorities reported.*
The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon on Chatham Road, near the intersection with Leighwood Trail. According to Virginia State Police, the driver of a Jeep crossed the centerline, leading to a head-on collision with a Ford Explorer. The driver of the Explorer attempted to avoid the Jeep by swerving but was unable to prevent the crash.
Rescue efforts were swift, with a passerby and first responders extracting three individuals from the burning Jeep. Tragically, both the Jeep's driver and an adult passenger were pronounced dead at the scene. A one-month-old infant was airlifted to a hospital, alongside the driver of the Explorer, for urgent medical care.
This incident serves as a somber reminder of road safety, especially during the holiday season. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
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