YORK COUNTY, Va. — A woman has died after a car crash in York County Friday night.
Virginia State Police say that around 8:00 p.m. on I-64 near the Busch Gardens exit, a 2009 Honda Civic was traveling west when the driver, 72-year-old Carol E. Mitchell of Newport News attempted to make a lane change.
While changing lanes, Mitchell sideswiped a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander, causing the Outlander to run off the roadway before striking a guardrail.
Mitchell's Honda came to rest in the center lane of the interstate and was then struck from behind by a 2006 Buick Lacrosse.
Mitchell was taken to Riverside Regional Hospital where she later succumbed to her injuries. Her next of kin have been notified.
The driver and passenger of the Mitsubishi were taken to Riverside Regional Hospital with serious, non-life-threatening injuries.
The driver of the Buick did not suffer injuries.
Police say alcohol and speed were not factors in the crash.