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VSP: Woman killed in a vehicle crash on Eastern Shore

The crash happened near the intersection of Lankford Highway and Chincoteague Road a few minutes after 12:30 p.m.

OAK HALL, Va. — A woman was killed in a vehicle crash in the Oak Hill area of Accomack County on Thursday.

A spokeswoman for the Virginia State Police said the crash happened near the intersection of Lankford Highway and Chincoteague Road a few minutes after 12:30 p.m.

Based on preliminary information, state police said a 2007 Dodge Nitro driven by 61-year-old Veronica Dawn Mibourne was traveling north on Route 13 when she failed to yield to a traffic signal at the intersection.

The Nitro hit a 2020 Chevrolet Impala being driven by 66-year-old Sheryl B. Lewis, who had the right of way in the intersection. Lewis died at the scene while a 15-year-old passenger was taken to Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Police said Mibourne also suffered minor injuries and was taken to the hospital.

Virginia State Police said charges are forthcoming.

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