Barbara Scales, 23, and Christopher James, 25, killed; several injured in high-speed multi-vehicle crash at Commonwealth Boulevard and Virginia Avenue in Martinsville, Virginia

Modified Date: 
Tue, 06/04/2019 - 11:16am
Accident Date: 
Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Charges pending in Wednesday's fatal crash

According to the Virginia State Police, a 2001 BMW was traveling at excessive speed Wednesday when it crossed the center line and hit two other vehicles in the intersection of Commonwealth Boulevard and Virginia Avenue. The other two vehicles, a 2006 Ford Econoline Van and a 2013 Nissan Altima, were both making a left turn onto Commonwealth.

UPDATE: Second person dies following Wednesday crash in Henry County

Christopher James of Roanoke died Thursday at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was 25.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Barbara Scales
Christopher James

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