Manassas woman killed in Route 29 crash with Tow Truck (VA)

[TowNews]

CULPEPER — (Press Release) Virginia State Police Trooper I.R. Ewing is investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash in Culpeper County. The crash occurred Jan. 16, 2019 at 6:10 p.m. on Route 29 at Route 674.

 

A tow truck pulled into the crossover from Route 674 to make a left turn to head south on Route 29. As it pulled into the median, the rear of the wrecker remained partially in the northbound travel lane and was struck from behind by a northbound 2010 Nissan Maxima. The impact of the crash caused the Nissan to cross through the median and then over both southbound lanes of traffic before coming to rest.

 

The driver of the tow truck, Nathan J. Williams, 19, of Culpeper, Va., was not injured in the crash. He was wearing his seat belt.

 

The driver of the Nissan, Gloria L. Felder, 46, of Manassas, Va. died at the scene. She was wearing her seat belt.

 

Williams was charged with failure to yield right of way.

 

The crash remains under investigation.

 

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