Driver Killed in Early Morning Shenandoah County Crash
SHENANDOAH COUNTY, Va. – Virginia State Police (VSP) are investigating a crash that killed a Broadway man early Sunday morning.
According to an emailed media release from VSP Sergeant Brent W. Coffey, the incident occurred June 8, 2025.
At approximately 2:57 a.m., a 2005 Ford F150 was traveling south on I-81 when it attempted to pass a 2023 Toyota RAV4 on the right shoulder. The Ford lost control and collided with the Toyota before overturning.
The driver of the Ford, Jose O. Torres, 43, was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected during the crash. He died at the scene.
The driver of the Toyota, a 56-year-old female from San Diego, CA, and one adult passenger were transported to Shenandoah Memorial Hospital for treatment of minor injuries. Two other adult passengers were not injured. They all were wearing seatbelts.
The crash remains under investigation.