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Henrico County: West Virginia man dead in early-morning crash on Interstate 295

Crystal Graham
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A West Virginia man is dead following a fatal crash this morning on Interstate 295 northbound in Henrico County.

According to Virginia State Police, the crash occurred at 4:14 a.m. at the 45-mile marker.

Trequan Chandler died at the scene.

According to State Police, a Chevrolet Impala was travelling northbound on I-295 when it ran off the right side of the road, striking a tractor trailer that was stopped on the shoulder of the interstate.

Chandler was a passenger in the Impala. The name of the driver has not been released.

No other injuries were reported.

The crash is under investigation.

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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]

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