The Spotsylvania community is mourning the sudden and tragic loss of Kimberly Riggleman, 56, whose life was cut short Friday afternoon in a devastating single-vehicle crash on Chancellor Road. Friends, family, and neighbors are left grappling with the heartbreaking reality of her passing, reflecting on the warmth, kindness, and strength she brought to all who knew her.
According to the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded at approximately 4:40 p.m. to the 7200 block of Chancellor Road after reports of a vehicle accident. Emergency responders discovered a 1990 Ford Ranger that had left the roadway. Preliminary investigations indicate that the vehicle veered slightly off the right side of the road, and in an attempt to correct its path, it oversteered, causing the truck to roll across the roadway. Kimberly Riggleman, the sole occupant and driver of the vehicle, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Her next of kin has been notified.
Authorities have emphasized that the crash remains under investigation by the Sheriff’s Office Traffic Reconstruction Unit, as they work to determine the precise circumstances that led to this tragic accident. In the meantime, Sheriff Roger L. Harris and the staff of the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office have expressed their deepest condolences to Kimberly’s family, friends, and all who were touched by her presence.
Kimberly’s untimely death is a poignant reminder of the fragility of life and the sudden ways in which tragedy can touch even the closest-knit communities. Loved ones remember her for her generosity, her unwavering spirit, and the countless moments of joy she shared with those around her.
Anyone with information related to this incident or other matters is encouraged to contact Crime Solvers by phone at 1-800-928-5822 or 1-540-582-5822, online at www.p3tips.com or www.spotsylvaniacrimesolvers.org, or through the P3tips mobile app.
Kimberly Riggleman will be remembered for the light she brought into the lives of others and the enduring impact of her kindness, a legacy that will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.
