Sussex County, VA – Virginia State Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred early this morning on Route 40. The incident took place at approximately 4:15 a.m. near Lobb Shop Road.
A 2005 Cadillac Escalade, heading eastbound, veered off the left side of the road, overturned multiple times, and struck a tree. The driver, identified as Jarrell R. Thomas, 34, of Waverly, VA, was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene.
A female passenger was also ejected and sustained life-threatening injuries. She was transported to VCU Medical Center for treatment. The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing.