Near Lovingston
Nelson County, Virginia
Verbatim from VSP – Richmond
“Virginia State Police is investigating a crash that occurred Monday (Feb. 23, 2026) at 6:50 p.m. on Thomas Nelson Highway (Route 29) in Nelson County.
A 2014 Honda Accord was driving northbound on Route 29 at the intersection with Stevens Cove Road when it was unable to avoid a 2017 Jayco Senaca recreational vehicle, which was using the crossover to go from southbound Route 29 to northbound Route 29. The Accord then became wedged underneath the RV.
The diver of Accord, Pengfei Lin, 40, of Madison Heights, Va., suffered minor injuries but was not transported to an area hospital. Lin was wearing a seatbelt.
The driver of the RV, Lester A. Pride, 72, of Esmont, Va., was uninjured. Pride was charged with making an improper turn.
The crash remains under investigation.
Matthew Demlein
Public Relations Coordinator
Virginia State Police”
