Fatal Spotsylvania Crash Leads To Charges For Driver Who Fled The Scene: Police

SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY, VA — Two people died in a three-car crash on I-95 in Spotsylvania on Monday, according to Virginia State Police. Authorities said one driver was arrested after she fled the scene.

Investigators are looking to speak with anyone who might've seen the crash near mile marker 127 at 11:35 p.m.

Berthe Ngundji and Jacques Ngundji of Richmond died at the scene of the crash, police said.

A 23-year-old driver and a 22-year-old passenger in a third vehicle suffered serious injuries in the crash. They were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

Police identified the driver who fled the scene as 48-year-old Wendy Gudiness. She was arrested and charged with felony hit and run.

Gudiness is being held without bail at the Rappahannock Regional Jail. Police said additional charges are pending.

If convicted of felony hit and run, Gudiness could face up to 10 years in prison, based on Virginia's sentencing guidelines.

The crash occurred just after 11:30 p.m. on Monday in the southbound lanes of I-95 near mile marker 127.

Authorities said a 2010 Mercury Mariner, driven by Gudiness, was travelling in the left lane when it collided with a 2008 Acura MDX driven by Berthe Ngundji in the center lane. The collision caused the Acura to travel off the left side of the highway and into the median, police said. The Acura crossed the median and collided with a northbound 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Investigators said the Gudiness was not hurt in the crash, and she left the scene. Police found her in Ruther Glen.

Anyone with more information about the crash can contact Virginia State Trooper L. Batten at 540-891-4108 or email questions@vsp.virginia.gov.