A deadly automobile accident occurred at a peaceful crossroads in Chesterfield County on the evening of Sunday, January 18, 2026. The event happened just after 9:00 p.m. at the county’s busiest crossroads of Branchway Road and Route 60 (Midlothian Turnpike).
According to the Chesterfield County Police Department, the collision involved a motor vehicle and a person riding an electric scooter. Preliminary details indicate that the scooter, ridden by 25-year-old Angelica Vargas Pita of Chesterfield County, was in the travel lanes of Route 60 when it was struck by the vehicle.
Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene at approximately 9:22 p.m. upon receiving reports of the crash. Upon arrival, officers found Angelica Vargas Pita in the roadway with critical injuries. They immediately began administering first aid until paramedics from Chesterfield Fire and EMS could take over.
Angelica Vargas Pita was quickly transported from the intersection to a nearby hospital for emergency medical treatment. Despite the efforts of first responders and hospital staff, she later succumbed to the severe injuries she sustained in the collision and was pronounced dead.
The driver of the vehicle involved remained at the scene following the crash and is cooperating with the police investigation. As of the latest reports, no charges have been filed. The Chesterfield County Police Department’s Traffic Unit is leading an active investigation to determine the precise circumstances that led to the collision.
This tragedy underscores the ongoing safety concerns for users of micromobility devices, such as electric scooters, when sharing roadways with larger, faster vehicles. The community mourns the loss of a young resident, and the incident serves as a sobering reminder for all road users to exercise heightened caution, especially at intersections after dark.