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Teen Girl Killed In Petersburg Crash

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Ikeyia Jones, 18 (Photo courtesy of Dawn Jones) Ikeyia Jones, 18 (Photo courtesy of Dawn Jones)
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Petersburg, VA—The family and friends of a teenage girl killed in an accident Sunday morning is mourning her loss, and tells 8News she was "a beautiful strong young woman with so much
potential."

The accident happened around 6:00 a.m. Sunday morning on Crater Road in Petersburg. Three people were inside a Ford Taurus when the crash occurred; 2 males were taken to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries, but 18-year-old Ikeyia Jones died of her injuries.

There has been no cause reported in this incident, and no word on if any charges will be filed.

Stay with 8News for updates.

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