PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. (rbs news now) — Virginia State Police said a crash claimed the life of one person late Sunday night in Pittsylvania County.

The crash occurred at about 11:23 p.m. on December 14 on Callands Road east of Mapleton Drive.

Troopers said a 2012 Dodge Caravan was going east when it crossed the center line and struck a 2026 Kenworth T680 head-on.

The driver of the Dodge was identified as Junior Anthony Mercado, 44, of Durham, North Carolina.

Mercado was wearing a seat belt and was pronounced dead at the scene, according to state police.

The driver of the Kenworth was not injured.

The crash remains under investigation.

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