Crash kills one, injures two

A September 17th crash in Pulaski County resulted in the death of a passenger and injuries to two others in the vehicle. Police responded to reports of a single-vehicle crash at 6:43 p.m. in the 6300 block of Old Route 11.

They reported that a 2009 Toyota Rav4 was travelling southbound when it attempted to pass another vehicle and lost control of the car. The car then crossed the center line and ran off the side of the road, striking some trees.

Passenger Martin Martinez Cossyleon, 35, was transported to the hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. Police say Cossyleon was not wearing a seatbelt.

The driver of the vehicle, Elvin Madrigal Calero, 32, and another passenger suffered serious injuries. Police add that they both were wearing their seatbelts.

Police say Calero has been charged with failure to maintain proper control.

The crash remains under investigation by Virginia State Police.