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Devante Deshawn Harris, 23, killed, two people injured, and Brandon O’Neil West, 23, charged after car wreck on Lankford Highway in Accomack County, Virginia

Modified Date: 
Mon, 06/17/2019 - 3:38pm
Accident Date: 
Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Man dies in crash; driver charged with manslaughter, DUI

Harris suffered major injuries and died at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Maryland. The front seat passenger also suffered major injuries. The driver has been identified as Brandon O’Neil West, who was driving a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer at a high speed. Accomack County, Va. – On December 9 around 9:30 p.m., Virginia State Police were called to a crash on Lankford Highway involving serious injuries. West was charged with involuntary manslaughter and for driving under the influence.

State Police charge man with DUI following fatal crash on the Eastern Shore

According to police, a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer with three passengers and a driver lost control traveling north on Route 13 at a high rate of speed. The car spun backwards into a culvert on a Route 13 median, which ejected one of the backseat passengers.

Man dies in crash; driver charged with involuntary manslaughter, DUI

Harris suffered major injuries and died at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Maryland. The front seat passenger also suffered major injuries. West was charged with involuntary manslaughter and for driving under the influence. The driver has been identified as Brandon O’Neil West, who was driving a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer at a high speed. Accomack County, Va. – On December 9 around 9:30 p.m., Virginia State Police were called to a crash on Lankford Highway involving serious injuries.
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Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Ejected from Vehicle, Seat Belt Usage, DWI - DUI - Alcohol or Drug Use
People Involved: 
Devante Deshawn Harris
Brandon O’Neil West
Roadway: 
Lankford Highway
County: 
Accomack County, VA
Area: 
Norfolk-Portsmouth-Newport News, VA

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