The Virginia State Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash that resulted in two deaths. The crash occurred Monday, Sept. 2, at 12:30 p.m. on U.S. 58, near Summit Drive in Henry County.
![A 2000 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling east on U.S. 58 when the vehicle ran off the left side of the road, crossed the median and reportedly struck the trailer portion of a parked tractor trailer.](https://storage.googleapis.com/stateless-mountainmedianews-co/sites/10/2024/09/Two-9-7-300x193.jpg)
A 2000 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling east on U.S. 58, when the vehicle ran off the left side of the roadway, crossing the median striking the trailer portion of a tractor trailer which was stationary, according to the state police.
The driver of the vehicle was identified as Albert David Elliott, 62, of Henry County, Va. He was wearing his seatbelt and died at the scene.
The passenger was identified as Melissa Sue Willard, 57, also of Henry County, Va. She was wearing her seatbelt and died at the scene.
The crash remains under investigation.