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Louisa man killed in Greene County crash

2 years ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Local, Surrounding Counties

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May 5, 2023, News Release

Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal crash in Greene County. The crash occurred May 4, 2023 at 11:10 AM on Matthew Mill Rd., less than a mile east of Carpenter Mill Rd.

A 2018 Freightliner box truck was traveling west as it came into a curve on Matthew Mill Rd. The truck crossed the centerline and struck an eastbound 2008 Kia Rondo. The impact of the crash caused the box truck to run off the right side of the road and overturn. The Kia ran off the road and came to rest in a ditch.

The driver of the box truck, Jordan M. Shelton, 26, of Richmond, Va., was transported to UVA Medical Center for treatment of minor injuries. He was wearing a seatbelt.

The driver of the Kia, Melvin A. Bond Sr., 89, of Louisa, Va., died at the scene. He was wearing a seatbelt.

Shelton was charged with reckless driving for failure to maintain control. The crash remains under investigation.

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