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CHESTER, Chesterfield County, Va., Oct. 30, 2026 — One person died, and another was hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash on Thursday evening, October 29, on Harrowgate Road in Chesterfield County.
The crash happened in the 13000 block of Harrowgate Road around 6:36 p.m., according to the Chesterfield County Police Department. A preliminary investigation found that a Honda Accord was heading southbound when it crossed the center line and struck a Ford F-250 traveling in the opposite direction.
The driver of the Honda Accord was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Ford F-250 was taken to an area hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening.
The identity of the person who died is being withheld until next of kin are notified. The crash remains under investigation, and the police are asking anyone with information to come forward.
Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of the person who died.
More Crash News from Chesterfield County
This fatal crash happened on 13000 Harrowgate Road in Chester, VA. For other recent crashes near Chester, VA, visit our Chesterfield County accident news page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are fatal crashes like this one investigated?
Police typically reconstruct the scene using physical evidence, vehicle data, and witness accounts to determine how and why a vehicle left its lane or crossed into oncoming traffic.
How long do these investigations usually take?
A preliminary finding can come within days, but a full crash reconstruction and final report usually take several weeks depending on the complexity of the evidence.
Where do head-on crashes most commonly happen?
They tend to occur on two-lane roads without a median, where a vehicle crossing the center line has no barrier separating it from oncoming traffic.
