Hanover Va. – On March 13, 2016, at 11:19 p.m. the Sheriff’s Office responded to the 8000 block of Rural Point Road in reference to a single vehicle automobile crash.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a silver 2012 Infiniti 4-door sedan, driven by 22-year-old George Schmetzer of Hanover, was traveling east on Rural Point Road when it ran off of the left side of the roadway and struck a tree. The driver, Mr. Schmetzer, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Investigators continue to evaluate evidence in an effort to determine all factors leading up to this incident. Anyone who may have information relating to this investigation is asked to contact the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office at (804) 365-6140.
We ask that the family and friends of George Schmetzer be in your thoughts and prayers.