Freda Pruitt, 55, killed when her van is hit by freight train on Outpost Road near Rockahock Road

Modified Date:

Fri, 03/12/2021 - 11:35am

Accident Date:

Thursday, March 11, 2021

Woman dead after van struck by train in New Kent

According to early reports in the investigation, a 2006 Honda Odyssey, driven by Freda Pruitt, was traveling east on Rockahock Road at 11:25 p.m. before turning south onto Outpost Road.

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Type: Train Accident

People Involved:

Freda Pruitt

Roadway:

Outpost Road near Rockahock Road

City:

New Kent, VA

County:

New Kent County, VA

Area:

Richmond-Petersburg, VA