State Police probe fatal crash in Grayson County

State Police logoGRAYSON – Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred Friday (Oct. 30, 2026) at 4:30 p.m. on Skyline Highway (Route 89) in Grayson County.

 

A 2010 Ford Escape was travelling southbound in the 3100 block of Skyline Highway when traffic began to slow down.  The Escape then locked up, which caused it to lose control and go into the northbound lane sideways, striking a northbound tractor trailer.

 

A passenger in the Escape, Jasmine L. Benbow, 34, of Galax, Va., died at the scene.  Benbow was not wearing a seatbelt.

 

The driver of the Escape, William B. Earp, 35, of Galax, Va., as well as a juvenile passenger, suffered serious injuries.  Charges are pending.

 

The driver of the 2006 Peterbilt 379 tractor trailer, Larry J. Carpenter, 43, of Elkin, N.C., suffered minor injuries.

 

The crash remains under investigation.