Halifax County, Virginia – 57-Year-Old Killed in Camaro Crash After Losing Control on Rural Road
Kendrick Powell, a 57-year-old from Halifax County, was killed in a tragic car crash on Oak Level Road last Saturday evening. Around 6 p.m., Powell was driving his 1986 Chevy Camaro when he lost control of the vehicle, which went sideways on the rural road. In an attempt to regain control, Powell overcorrected, causing the car to roll completely over about a mile and a half south of Mountain Road. Tragically, Powell was not wearing his seatbelt at the time, and the combination of high speed and the lack of safety restraints turned what might have been a survivable crash into a fatal one. Though he was rushed to the hospital, he succumbed to his injuries hours later, leaving his family in shock and grief.
State police are still investigating the crash, piecing together data from the vehicle’s systems and speaking to witnesses to determine exactly how fast Powell was driving and why the Camaro veered off the road. What they do know is that rural highways like Oak Level Road are unforgiving, especially when traveling at high speeds and without the protection of a seatbelt. In a community like Halifax, where roads are often narrow and winding, even a minor mistake can have devastating consequences. The investigation is ongoing, but the loss for Powell’s family is already overwhelming.
Powell was known in his community as a generous and hardworking man who was always ready to help others. Friends and neighbors describe him as the kind of person who would show up to help you move furniture on a Sunday afternoon or lend a hand when your car broke down. A dedicated father and uncle, Powell had a way of making people feel seen and valued. His sudden death has left a void in the lives of those who knew him, and flowers have started to pile up at the crash site, with handwritten notes tucked among the blooms in his memory. The loss of such a caring and dependable man has left the community grappling with the absence of someone who felt like a permanent fixture in their lives.
Powell’s family has asked for space to grieve and plan a funeral that reflects the impact he had on those around him. They are left to process the devastating reality of losing a loved one in such a sudden and senseless way. The investigation into the crash continues, but for now, the emotional toll on his family and community is already complete.