22-year-old woman killed in rollover accident in Nelson County

Virginia State Police say they are investigating after a Nelson County woman was killed in a crash in Nelson County on July 14.

NELSON COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – Virginia State Police say they are investigating after a 22-year-old woman was killed in a crash in Nelson County on July 14.

According to VSP, reports came in around 4:30 p.m. Sunday that a vehicle was found in a creek near Norwood Road. Officers arrived in the 5700 block of Norwood Road and found an overturned 2005 Dodge Caravan in the water.

Shania F. Hawley, 22, of Gladstone, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Details of the accident are currently unknown. Investigators believe the accident occurred between 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 13, and 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 14.

According to police, Hawley was driving south on Norwood Road when she drove off the left side of the road, between several trees, down the embankment and finally came to a stop in the creek.

The investigation is ongoing. Hawley was not wearing a seatbelt. If anyone has information and/or saw a Dodge Caravan traveling on Norwood Road during these times, please contact Virginia State Police at 540-444-7778 or email [email protected].