Ivy Adkins, 18, dies months after car crash with driver Christian Riddle, 18, on Lake Vista Drive in Forest, Virginia
Modified Date:
Sun, 02/28/2016 - 10:15amAccident Date:
Saturday, October 17, 2015Lynchburg Man Wants Answers After Crash Leaves Daughter & Niece in Critical Condition
The driver of the car, 18-year-old Christian Riddle, is now facing a stolen vehicle charge. 18-year-old Ivy Adkins and 14-year-old Natalie Matthews were also in the car.
Police say Riddle drove off the road into an embankment and hit a tree head-on.
Lynchburg Teen Passes Away Four Months After Crash
Over the last few weeks, the 18 year old contracted a "very severe bacterial infection," and the family decided to take her off life support according to the Pray for Ivy Facebook page.
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Type: Car Accident
Topics:
Road DeparturePeople Involved:
Christian Riddle
Ivy Adkins
Natalie Matthews
Roadway:
Lake Vista DriveCity:
Forest, VACounty:
Bedford County, VAArea:
Roanoke-Lynchburg, VA
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