Amherst County, Virginia
“Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred Saturday (June 15, 2024) at 7:44 p.m. at intersection of Elon Road and Mt. Tabor Drive in Amherst County.
A 2003 Lincoln Navigator was heading westbound on Elon Road when it was unable to avoid striking a 2022 Dodge Challenger which had entered the intersection from Mt. Tabor Dr. Both vehicles then overturned and ended up in a ditch off of Elon Road.
The driver of the Challenger, Robert J. Mihalik, 62, of Monroe, Va., was transported to an area hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. A passenger, Tina M. Mihalick, 63, suffered serious injuries and was transported to an area hospital. Both were wearing their seatbelts.
The driver of the Navigator was not injured.
The crash remains under investigation.
Matthew Demlein
Public Relations Manager
Virginia State Police“
