* Winchester teen dies in crash

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WINCHESTER -- A local teen died in a single-vehicle crash in Frederick County early Tuesday morning, according to state police.

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James William Gleeson, 17, of Winchester, died as a result of injuries he sustained when the 1993 Chevrolet van he was driving crashed on Valley Mill Road at Channing Drive shortly after midnight, said Sgt. F.L. Tyler, a public information officer with the Virginia State Police.

Alcohol appeared to have been a factor in the crash, Tyler said.

The van ran off the road to the right and the driver corrected, Tyler said, citing an officer's report. The van then overturned. It appeared the driver was not wearing a seatbelt, he said.

Gleeson died at the scene as a result of injuries he sustained in the crash, Tyler said.

Two boys, ages 15 and 17, who were passengers in the van were taken to Winchester Medical Center. Tyler said he had no other information on the crash or on the conditions of the two passengers.

Trooper J.L. Thompson is investigating the incident