Parksley, VA (July 1, 2025) — A devastating collision left one woman dead and several others injured Monday afternoon along Route 13 near Parks Road, between Accomac and Parksley. The Virginia State Police responded to the scene at approximately 12:20 p.m. on June 30 after reports of a serious two-vehicle accident.

News sources show that the crash involved a southbound 2018 Subaru Impreza that crossed the median and collided head-on with a northbound 2014 Toyota Sienna minivan. Tragically, 42-year-old Gina Alvarez Dela Cruz of Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, a front-seat passenger in the minivan, was transported to an area hospital with critical injuries and later died. Seven other occupants in the Toyota, including the driver, 43-year-old Leobert Samon Dela Cruz, were also injured and taken to nearby hospitals for treatment. The Subaru driver suffered serious injuries as well, with three individuals airlifted for emergency care.

The collision forced authorities to close both directions of Route 13 while traffic was diverted onto Greenbush Road and Parksley Road, causing heavy backups for miles. The investigation remains ongoing as troopers work to determine the cause of the tragic incident.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.

• The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
• Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
• Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.

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