YORK COUNTY — The Virginia State Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash in York County Wednesday that claimed the life of a 76-year-old woman.
Virginia State Police (VSP) said it was called at approximately 12:10 p.m. to investigate the crash. According to VSP, a preliminary investigation revealed that the driver of a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox SUV, 76-year-old Christine Trena Meeske of Williamsburg, was driving eastbound on E. Rochambeau, west of Route 143, at a high rate of speed.
According to police, Meeske came into contact with a 2020 Toyota Camry, also traveling eastbound on E. Rochambeau, losing control of the vehicle. The Equinox ran off the roadway into a ditch, striking a culvert, which caused the SUV to flip over onto the roof, entrapping the occupants.
Police said Meeska was not wearing her seatbelt at the time of the crash and died on impact. Her husband was extracted from the vehicle and flown to VCU Medical Center in Richmond.
The driver of the Toyota suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Alcohol is not considered a factor in the crash.
