In the quiet hours of Tuesday morning, tragedy struck on King William Road (Route 30) in King William County, Virginia. At approximately 6:29 a.m., a Honda Civic traveling northbound veered across the centerline, colliding head-on with a Hyundai Tucson. The impact was devastating.
The driver of the Civic, 26-year-old Jerean Rogers of King William, was partially ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities confirmed that Rogers was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. The Hyundai Tucson driver sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries and was promptly transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.
The crash prompted a complete closure of Route 30 for several hours as Virginia State Police conducted their investigation and cleared the wreckage. The Virginia State Police Crash Reconstruction Team is continuing to examine the cause of the collision.
This incident underscores the critical importance of seatbelt use. Authorities are urging all drivers and passengers to buckle up, regardless of the time of day or distance traveled. The tragic loss of Jerean Rogers serves as a stark reminder of the potential consequences of neglecting this simple yet vital safety measure.
As the investigation unfolds, the community of King William mourns the loss of a young life. Our thoughts are with Jerean Rogers’ family and friends during this incredibly difficult time.
Virginia State Police continue to encourage anyone with information about the crash to come forward as they work to piece together the events leading up to this heartbreaking incident.
