A devastating and tragic car accident has shaken the community of Henrico County, Virginia, after a 21-year-old man lost his life in a two-vehicle crash over the weekend. Justin Lee Butler Jr., a young man with his entire life ahead of him, was tragically cut down in his prime, leaving behind a family, friends, and a community in mourning.
The accident occurred on January 25, just before 6 p.m., at the intersection of Williamsburg Road (Rt. 60) and Whiteside Road. Henrico Police responded to the scene, where they found a Chevrolet Tahoe and a Nissan Altima that had collided. According to police, the two occupants of the Chevrolet Tahoe were transported to a nearby hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening. However, the driver of the Nissan Altima, identified as Justin Lee Butler Jr., was critically injured. He was rushed to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries shortly after the crash.
The investigation revealed that Butler, who was traveling westbound on Williamsburg Road, was struck by the Chevrolet Tahoe. The driver of the Tahoe, traveling south on Whiteside Road, entered the intersection and collided with the front side of Butler's vehicle. Henrico Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash, working to identify any contributing factors that may have led to the deadly accident.
As the investigation unfolds, authorities are asking anyone with information related to the incident to come forward. The Henrico Police Department is urging witnesses to contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000 or through the (link unavailable) website. The community is cooperating fully with the investigation, and residents are hopeful that the inquiry will lead to answers and closure for the family and loved ones of Justin Lee Butler Jr.
The community has been left in shock and mourning following the loss of Butler, whose life was cut short in a tragic accident. The investigation remains ongoing, and police are focused on determining the exact details that led to the crash. As the community comes together to support the family and loved ones of Butler, residents are reminded of the importance of road safety and the devastating consequences of reckless driving.
The Henrico Police Department is committed to ensuring that justice is served and that those responsible for the crash are held accountable for their actions. The community is urged to remain patient and to allow the investigation to unfold, as authorities work to provide answers and bring closure to the family and loved ones of Justin Lee Butler Jr.
