Car Wedged Under RV in Nelson County Crash

VSP investigating Tuesday night incident on Route 29 near Lovingston

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Virginia State Police are investigating a crash that occurred on Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:50 p.m. on Thomas Nelson Highway (Route 29) in Nelson County. A 2014 Honda Accord was driving northbound when it was unable to avoid a 2017 Jayco Senaca recreational vehicle that was using the crossover to go from southbound Route 29 to northbound Route 29, causing the Accord to become wedged underneath the RV.

Why it matters

Crashes involving larger vehicles like RVs can pose significant risks to passenger vehicles and their occupants. This incident highlights the importance of safe driving practices and proper vehicle maneuvers, especially at intersections, to prevent such dangerous collisions.

The details

The driver of the Accord, Pengfei Lin, 40, of Madison Heights, Virginia, suffered minor injuries but was not transported to a hospital. Lin was wearing a seatbelt. The driver of the RV, Lester A. Pride, 72, of Esmont, Virginia, was uninjured. Pride was charged with making an improper turn.

  • The crash occurred on Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:50 p.m.

The players

Pengfei Lin

A 40-year-old driver of the 2014 Honda Accord involved in the crash, who suffered minor injuries.

Lester A. Pride

The 72-year-old driver of the 2017 Jayco Senaca recreational vehicle, who was uninjured and charged with making an improper turn.

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The takeaway

This incident underscores the importance of safe driving practices, especially when navigating intersections and sharing the road with larger vehicles like RVs. It serves as a reminder for all drivers to remain vigilant and follow traffic laws to prevent such dangerous collisions.