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89-year-old Chester man drives off road, strikes tree

Posted at 7:02 PM, Sep 06, 2012
and last updated 2012-09-06 20:50:18-04

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WTVR) – A single vehicle crash leaves one dead. Chesterfield County Police said the crash occurred in the 9100 block of Hopkins Road around 10:50 a.m., on Thursday, Sept. 6.

Police said that James B. Jones, 89, of the 13400 block of Chip Court in Chester, was traveling on Hopkins Road when his vehicle left the right side of the road, struck a tree and overturned.

Jones was transported to VCU Medical Center, where he died as a result of his injuries. Police said they will continue their investigation into this crash.