Christopher Dean Woolwine, 29, arrested after crash that killed 4-year-old son in Carroll County, Virginia

Modified Date:

Wed, 04/08/2015 - 4:13pm

Accident Date:

Friday, October 31, 2014

Man charged with homicide after crash kills 4-year-old son in Carroll County

Troopers allege Woolwine first rear-ended a vehicle while traveling north in a Dodge van and fled the scene by turning around. About 1/10 of a mile south of the first crash, the van ran off the road, hit a tree and overturned back into the road, troopers said.

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“The 2000 Dodge Van driven by Woolwine then went southbound on 52, leaving the scene before running off the road to the right, striking a tree and rolling back onto 52’s travel lanes before coming to rest on its top,” Horton said.

Christopher Dean Woolwine allegedly rear-ended a vehicle, then fled the scene. While fleeing, he lost control of his van and drove off the roadway, striking a tree. His four year old son was in a booster seat in the car and died from injuries sustained in the wreck. Authorities say alcohol was a factor in the crash, and the Woolwine was driving with a suspended license. The crash remains under investigation.

Type: Car Accident

Topics:

Rear-End Collisions, Road Departure, DWI - DUI - Alcohol or Drug Use, Unlicensed Driver/Suspended License, Hit and Run, Children/Minors Involved

People Involved:

Christopher Dean Woolwine

County:

Carroll County, VA

Area:

Roanoke-Lynchburg, VA