By Crash News Writer 
Grayson County, VA (August 13, 2025) – A tragic single-vehicle collision in Grayson County claimed the lives of two women early Saturday morning.
News sources show that the crash occurred around 1:45 a.m. on August 10 along Route 89 (Skyline Highway), near the intersection with Route 886. Virginia State Police reported that a vehicle traveling southbound veered off the roadway, struck a tree, then ricocheted off it and slid down an embankment.
The two individuals in the vehicle, identified as Jennifer Patton, 44, of Woodlawn, and Elizabeth Burcham, 34, of Galax, both died at the scene. Investigators noted that neither woman was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the collision.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation by Virginia State Police, who are working to determine what may have caused the vehicle to leave the road.
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
This article reflects preliminary findings from Virginia State Police and may be updated as the investigation continues.
- The victims have been publicly identified as Jennifer Patton and Elizabeth Burcham, though further details about the vehicle or ownership have not been released.
- Investigators are continuing to assess potential contributing factors such as road conditions, speed, or mechanical issues.
- Skyline Highway was likely impacted by the crash response, though current traffic conditions have returned to normal.
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