NELSON COUNTY, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Two people lost their lives in a crash Saturday night on Route 29 northbound at the intersection with Irish Road in Nelson County.

According to Virginia State Police, the crash occurred around 8:45 p.m. when a 2024 Freightliner Cascadia, traveling north on Route 29, collided with a 2011 Chevrolet Aveo as it entered the intersection.

Samantha L. Lively, 22, of Barboursville, was driving the Aveo and died at the scene. Her passenger, 19-year-old Heather E. Lively of Covesville, was taken to UVA Health, where she later died from her injuries.

The driver of the Freightliner was not injured. State Police say the investigation is ongoing.