The Virginia State Police are continuing the investigation of a two-vehicle crash involving a Henry County school bus that resulted in a fatality.
The crash occurred Jan. 28, at 6:53 a.m. on Preston Road, near Meadowood Trail in Henry County.
A 2011 Bluebird School Bus pulled out of a driveway making a left turn onto Preston Road and was struck by a 2018 Kia Optima.
There were no students on the bus that was driven by Thomas E. Dillon, Jr., 71, of Martinsville. Dillon was wearing his seatbelt and was not injured.
The driver of the Kia was identified as Michael Scott Dunkley, 51, also of Martinsville. Dunkley was not wearing his seatbelt and died at the scene.
Speed was a factor in the crash, according to a release from the state police.
The Virginia State Police Crash Reconstruction Team is assisting with the crash.
