Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal single vehicle crash that occurred yesterday (Feb.1, 2026) at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Route 17 in Fauquier County.
A 2019 Kia Forte was driving northbound on Route 17 near Dyes Lane when the Forte went off of the right side of the road and struck a tree.
The driver of the Forte, Kristin L. Gheen, 36, of Sumerduck, Va., died at the scene. Gheen was not wearing a seatbelt.
The crash remains under investigation.
Information from a release. Posted by Dan McDermott.
