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OAK HALL, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia State Police are investigating a fatal crash on the Eastern Shore.

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According to state police, the two-vehicle crash happened around 1:35 p.m. near the intersection of Lankford Highway and Chincoteague Road.


A 2007 Dodge Nitro was traveling in the northbound lanes of Route 13 when the driver, 61-year-old Veronica Milboune, did not yield to crossing traffic. She hit a 2020 Chevrolet Impala with two people inside.

The driver of the Impala, 66-year-old Sheryl Lewis, died on the scene. Her 15-year-old passenger was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Milboune only suffered minor injuries, but was taken to a local hospital.

Police say she will face charges.