GLOUCESTER COUNTY, Va. — Authorities say a person died after being in a vehicle crash in Gloucester County Wednesday evening.
The Virginia State Police said a call came in on Sept. 1 just before 6:30 p.m. about a single-vehicle crash on Farys Mill Road. That's on Route 606.
According to the officers, 46-year-old Julie Ann Tucker from Topping, VA was driving a 2011 Toyota Scion west on Rte. 606 when she crossed over the centerline, ran off-road and hit a tree.
Tucker's vehicle then overturned numerous times, struck an electrical box and threw her and her passenger, Jimmy L. West from it. Neither of the two had on a seatbelt during the crash.
They were both taken to Walter Reed Hospital to be treated for life-threatening injuries. Tucker later died there -- her family was notified by police.
Police said speed played a role in causing the crash, there is no word on if alcohol was involved at this time.