26-year-old dead after accident in Franklin County

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Virginia. – Virginia State Police are investigating a fatal car crash that occurred around 3:45 p.m. Saturday on Route 122 in Franklin County.

Investigators said a 2014 Chrysler 200 was traveling north on Route 122 when the car crossed the center line and collided head-on with a 2016 Toyota Tundra.

The driver of the Chrysler was identified as Austin Lee Lawhorn, 26, of Moneta.

Lawhorn was wearing a seatbelt and died at the scene of the accident.

The driver of the Toyota, a 38-year-old woman, and two 12-year-old passengers were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

All three occupants of the Toyota were wearing seat belts.

The crash is still under investigation.