A fatal wreck on Saturday in
Rockbridge County claimed the life of a 9-year-old boy.
The single-vehicle accident occurred
on Route 39.
The driver of the vehicle was
heading east on Route 39 when the car ran off the right side of the road and
struck several trees.
The Virginia State Police say a passenger,
9-year-old Ashton Sorrells of Buena Vista, was killed.
Ashton, who was wearing his seatbelt,
was pronounced dead at the scene.
