BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. – Virginia State Police is investigating a two-vehicle crash, which resulted in a fatality. The crash occurred Wednesday (Aug 9) at 4:56 p.m. on Route 220, eight tenths of a mile north of Locus Bottom in Botetourt County.
A 2019 Honda Pilot failed to yield the right-of-way and entered the southbound lanes of Route 220 from a private drive. The Honda was struck by a 2012 Nissan Sentra which was traveling south on Route 220.
The Honda was driven by Kristen O. Chaplin, 34, of Clifton Forge, Va. Ms. Chaplin was wearing her seatbelt and was transported to a local hospital for injuries received in the crash.
The driver of the Nissan was identified as Christopher Allen McCoy, 37, of Covington, Va. Mr. McCoy was not wearing his seatbelt and died at the scene.
Chaplin was charged with Reckless Driving.
The crash remains under investigation.