A male driver from Pamplin received serious injuries from a single-vehicle crash on Route 460 on Christmas while a female passenger died from her injuries.

At 3:13 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 25, Virginia State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Prince Edward Highway (Route 460) just west of Milford Lane.

A 2000 Chevrolet Blazer was traveling east on Prince Edward Highway when it ran off the right side of the road, struck a ditch and overturned.

The driver, Wayne A. Alegre, 64, of Pamplin, was transported for treatment of serious injuries. He was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from the vehicle.

The passenger, Bridget R. Alegre, 43, was transported to an area hospital where she succumbed to her injuries. She was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from the vehicle.

Charges are pending. The crash remains under investigation.

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