Wise, Virginia community mourns the loss of 8-year-old boy

The Wise, Virginia community mourns the loss of an 8-year-old boy from the Town of Pound following a crash on Friday. An initial report from Virginia State Police says a 16-year-old driver was traveling on South Mountain Road in Pound when he ran off the right side of the road and struck a tree.

The juvenile driver and passenger were transported to a nearby hospital, where 8-year-old Trey James succumbed to his injuries. Wise Primary School Principal, Susan Mullins, says the community mourns the loss of Trey, and donations are being accepted for the James’ family at the school and online.

(Image: Wise Primary School, Susan Mullins)