FROM VIRGINIA STATE POLICE

Virginia State Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash in Rockingham County. The crash occurred on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at 4:50 PM, in the 16000 block of Route 211 (New Market Road).
A 2010 Chevrolet Traverse was traveling west on Route 211 when it attempted a left turn into a private drive and collided with an eastbound 2010 Toyota Camry.
The driver of the Chevrolet, Jennifer L. Silvious, 47, of New Market, suffered serious, but non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to Sentara RMH Medical Center for treatment. She was wearing a seatbelt.
The driver of the Toyota, Denice R. Grove, 72, of New Market, suffered life-threatening injuries and was transported to UVA Medical Center for treatment. She was wearing a seatbelt.
A passenger in the Toyota, Melba E. Grove, 101, of New Market, died at the scene of the crash. She was wearing a seatbelt.
A second passenger in the Toyota, Beatrice S. Antisdel, 69, of New Market, Va., suffered life-threatening injuries and was transported to UVA Medical Center, where she later succumbed to her injuries. She was wearing a seatbelt.
Silvious was charged with reckless driving.
The crash remains under investigation

TIMBERVILLE, Va – Virginia State Police are investigating a fatal crash that happened Wednesday afternoon in Rockingham County.

Details of the accident have not been released. We do know that it involved two vehicles and it happened just before five o’clock on Route 211, which is New Market Road, near Timberville.

Sergeant Brent Coffey did confirm one person died as a result.

The crash forced authorities to close both sides of Route 211 for some time.