ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY, Va. — Editor's note: Virginia State Police initially said this vehicle crash happened on Sept. 9 but sent an update Monday stating it happened on Sept. 15. This story has been updated to reflect the change.
A woman died and two others were hurt following a head-on collision that happened in Isle of Wight last week.
According to Virginia State Police (VSP), it happened on Cypress Creek Bridge around 6:12 p.m. on September 15. 59-year-old Gay Watt was driving west on Route 10 when she tried to pass a truck traveling in front of her. While passing, her car struck another car heading eastbound head-on. Watt's car spun out and hit the truck she was trying to pass.
Watt died at the scene, police said.
The driver of the car she collided with, 24-year-old Alexander VanCampen, had serious injuries. He was brought to the hospital and is expected to survive.
The driver of the truck had minor injuries, and was treated at the scene.
According to VSP, speed and improper passing were two factors that caused the crash. Watt was wearing her seatbelt. Police don't know whether alcohol was a factor or not.
