Elderly Collinsville Couple Killed in Crash with Tractor Trailer on Route 220 Thursday Eve.

FRANKLIN CO. – Virginia State Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash, which resulted in two fatalities.

The crash occurred Thursday (Apr 21) at 5:29 p.m. on Route 220, at the intersection of Fork Mountain Road in Franklin County.

A 2017 Chevrolet Cruze was crossing Route 220 and failed to yield the right-of-way. The
Cruze was struck by a 2007 Freightliner tractor-trailer, which was traveling north on Route 220.

The driver of the Chevrolet was identified as Wallace Lester Gusler, 90, and the passenger was identified as Ruby Zelma Gusler, 86, both of Collinsville, Va.

Mr. and Mrs. Gusler were wearing their seatbelts and died at the scene.

No charges are pending.

The crash remains under investigation.