Driver dead after crashing into tree in Albemarle

Driver dead after crashing into tree in Albemarle

ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- A driver is dead after police say they crashed into a tree in Albemarle County on Wednesday.

Just after 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9, units with both the Albemarle County Police Department and Albemarle County Fire Rescue were called to the 6700 block of Jefferson Mill Road for a single-vehicle crash involving a tree.

First responders tried to save the involved driver's life using multiple life-saving measures. However, that driver died at the scene.

Their identity is being held until their family is notified of their death.

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The crash remains under investigation. No additional information is available as of the time of reporting.

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