Charles Colgin Obituary, Death – A 72-year-old man from Hanover County, Charles Colgin, died following a single-vehicle crash in Henrico County on Wednesday, Nov. 20. Police believe the incident was caused by a medical emergency.
At approximately 9:30 a.m., Henrico County Police responded to a call about a crash near Mechanicsville Turnpike and Neale Street. Upon arrival, officers discovered a Toyota Camry in a ditch on the eastbound side of Mechanicsville Turnpike, close to Chickahominy Bluffs. Colgin, the driver, was immediately transported to a nearby hospital but succumbed to his injuries.
Preliminary investigations revealed that Colgin’s car had been stationary in the far-right eastbound lane of Mechanicsville Turnpike before the crash. He reportedly experienced a sudden medical emergency, which led him to accelerate abruptly, veer off the road, and collide with an embankment and several trees.
As of now, no further information about the incident has been released. Authorities are urging anyone with knowledge that might assist in the investigation to contact the Henrico County Police Division at 804-501-5000.