She was still in the driver’s seat when first responders arrived, her car crumpled from the force of the collision. Devin Nicole Woodland, 29, lost her life in a devastating head-on crash along Kino Road just north of Clarke Lane on the afternoon of October 8. According to authorities, Woodland’s Kia Sorento crossed the centerline into oncoming traffic, colliding directly with a Chevrolet Silverado driven by 59-year-old Timothy Winn McKinley.
Emergency crews rushed to the scene shortly after noon to find both vehicles severely damaged and debris scattered across the rural roadway. Woodland was pronounced dead at the scene, still behind the wheel of her SUV. Investigators believe she died instantly from the impact. McKinley was extricated from his truck and airlifted to a Richmond hospital in critical condition with serious, life-threatening injuries.
Police have confirmed that neither driver was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash—a factor that may have contributed to the severity of their injuries. The stretch of Kino Road where the accident occurred remained closed for several hours as crash reconstruction teams worked to piece together the sequence of events. Troopers photographed the wreckage, measured skid marks, and collected evidence to determine what caused Woodland’s vehicle to drift into the opposite lane.
Local residents described the road as narrow and unforgiving, with limited shoulders and sharp curves that have seen their share of accidents over the years. The tragic loss of Devin Nicole Woodland has left family, friends, and community members heartbroken, remembering her as a vibrant young woman whose life ended far too soon.As investigators continue to examine the cause of the collision, officials are once again urging motorists to wear seatbelts and remain alert behind the wheel to help prevent future tragedies.
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