Yolande Overton, Rodney O’Neil Harris Death – A Nelson County resident lost their life in a tragic accident that occurred in Goochland County last week, as reported by the Virginia State Police. The incident took place at approximately 10:45 p.m. on May 24 along the 2500 block of River Road West, just east of the Maidens Road intersection.
The collision involved a westbound 2009 Volkswagen New Beetle and an eastbound 2014 Honda Accord. The individuals involved were identified as 62-year-old Yolande Overton from Richmond, the Volkswagen driver, and 47-year-old Rodney O’Neil Harris from Faber, the Honda driver, both of whom passed away at the scene.
The authorities mentioned that Overton lost control of her vehicle while navigating a curve, veering off the left shoulder. In an attempt to correct her course, she crossed into the eastbound lane, resulting in a tragic head-on collision that neither vehicle could avoid. Overton was wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash, while Harris was not. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.