OAK HALL — Officials have released the name of a Kegotank Elementary School student who was killed instantly in a two-vehicle accident on U. S. Route 13 about 10 p.m. Friday.
Daniynah Shae Nocks, 6, of New Church, died at the scene after a 2004 Dodge Durango driven by her mother, Roshanda Chisum, hydroplaned on the wet highway and crossed into the northbound lane just north of Withams Road in Oak Hall.
The vehicle then was struck by a northbound 2004 Jaguar and rolled, semi-ejecting Nocks and crushing her under the vehicle.
Nocks was not wearing a seatbelt, state police spokeswoman Michelle Cotten said.
Nocks was a kindergarden student at Kegotank Elementary School. Principal Faye Williams said Monday morning that the school had implemented its crisis plan and said counseling and the school psychologist were being made available to students and staff.
“We will greatly miss her. She was an adorable kindergarden student,” Williams said of Nocks, adding, “We have a very strong staff here. We are all family and our children are family, too.”
The Jaguar’s driver, whose name police did not immediately release, also sustained minor injuries, Cotten said.
Chisum was charged with reckless driving and other charges are pending based on the commonwealth’s attorney’s review of the case, Cotten said.
No alcohol was involved in the accident, but investigators are looking into whether excessive speed was a factor, she said.
This is so horrible to read. BUT anyone living in this area should know by now that route 13 from T's Corner to Arcadia High School, north and south bound lanes FLOOD with just a short downpour of rain. I've seen drivers plow through the water almost ending in the cemetary at Downing's Church just as I have seen accidents almost occur at Withams Road and Rt. 13.
ReplyDeleteIn spite of this drivers still do not slow their vehicles.
yes it was a terrible thing, Out of respect I refrained from posting the pictures as they may be difficult for some to look at.
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