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Friday, December 5, 2025 at 6:59 AM

Buena Vista Woman Dies After Crash

A Buena Vista woman died following a twovehicle crash in Rockbridge County Monday morning.

According to the Virginia State Police, Ruby Estell Hammer, 84, of Buena Vista, driving a 2002 Buick Park Avenue, failed to yield the right of way while pulling out of a driveway onto U.S. 501 near River Road when the car was struck by a 2019 Hyundai Elantra that was traveling on U.S. 501. The accident occurred at 8:57 a.m.

Hammer, who was wearing her seatbelt, was transported to Carilion Rockbridge Community Hospital where she later died.

The crash remains under investigation.


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