66-year-old Danville woman dies in crash on Route 41 in Pittsylvania County: VSP

PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — One person is dead following a crash over the weekend in Pittsylvania County.

Virginia State Police said it was called to Route 41, near Route 719 on Saturday at 11:36 a.m.

Police said a 2007 Toyota Corolla pulled out of Tuscarora Village Shopping Center and was hit by a 2011 Ford Edge, which was traveling north on Route 41.

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The driver of the Toyota was identified as Sheila Kay Powell, 66, of Danville. VSP said Powell was wearing her seatbelt and died at the scene.

The Ford was driven by Mariasole Badalamenti, 17, of Danville. Police said Badalamenti was not wearing her seatbelt and was taken by EMS to a local hospital for injuries from the crash.

The crash remains under investigation.