One person killed in head-on collision in Scott County

Virginia State Police are investigating after one person was killed in a head-on collision in Scott County Thursday evening. A Hyundai Accent was attempting to pass another vehicle on Nickelsville Highway near Rattlers Haven Drive around 5:30 p.m. As the Hyundai attempted to pass the other vehicle, it struck a third vehicle, a mini-van, head-on. A passenger in the Hyundai was ejected and died at the scene. The two occupants of the van were reportedly transported to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries. Charges are pending.