UPDATE: Two vehicle accident results in fatality of 24-year-old woman

FRANKLIN COUNTY – A two vehicle accident resulted in the fatality of 24-year-old woman in Franklin County.

It happened Tuesday, August 13, at 7:39 PM on Route 122 at the intersection with Hardy Road.

According to state police, a 2001 Nissan Sentra was heading east on Hardy Road, failed to yield the right of way at the intersection with Route 122, and was struck by a 1996 Jeep Cherokee.

State police says the driver of the Nissan, Madison Shyanne Keaton of Hardy, was wearing her seatbelt and died at the scene.

The driver of the Jeep was injured and was taken to Roanoke Memorial Hospital for treatment.

The crash remains under investigation

ORIGINAL STORY

FRANKLIN COUNTY – Crews are on scene of the second two-vehicle accident in Franklin County that resulted in a fatality.

The crash occurred Tuesday around 7:30 PM on Route 122 near Hardy Road.

As of 10 PM, the road is completely shutdown.