Identities of drivers in fatal Wythe County crash released

Virginia State Police Trooper J.M. Martin is investigating a fatal crash in Wythe County. The crash occurred June 13, 2020 shortly before 3:30 p.m. on Route 69, less than a mile west of Route 52.

A 1997 Honda Civic was traveling east on Route 69 when it crossed the center line and struck head-on a 2014 Ford Taurus traveling west on Route 69.

The driver of the Honda, Stacy W. Mulkey, 50, of Radford, Va., died at the scene. He was not wearing a seat belt.

The driver of the Taurus, Rebecca D. Woods, 41, of Max Meadows, Va., was flown to Roanoke Memorial Hospital for treatment of serious injuries. She was wearing a seat belt.

The Virginia State Police Wytheville Division Crash Reconstruction Team is assisting with the ongoing crash investigation.