Terri Smith killed in motorcycle crash on Route 340/East Side Highway in Augusta County, Virginia
Modified Date:
Wed, 07/31/2024 - 11:24amAccident Date:
Tuesday, July 30, 2024VSP: Fatal Augusta County crash kills one, sends another to hospital
Phillips was traveling north on Route 340 when he veered into the southbound lane and struck a motorcyclist, Terri Smith of Crimora, head on.
Fatal crash involving motorcycle under investigation in Augusta County
In a press release VSP says, John F. Phillips, of Broadway, VA, was driving north on Route 340 in a 1994 Ford F450 and veered into the southbound lane and struck a 2024 Kawasaki Eliminator SE head-on.
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Type: Motorcycle Accident
People Involved:
Terri Smith
John Phillips
Roadway:
Route 340/East Side HighwayCounty:
Augusta County, VAArea:
Harrisonburg, VA