Home State Police: One dead in crash inside Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel
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State Police: One dead in crash inside Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel

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Images courtesy Virginia State Police

One person is dead after a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 64 eastbound inside the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel early this morning.

The preliminary investigation shows a Nissan Altima appeared to have blown a tire and became disabled inside the tunnel at approximately 2:38 a.m.

The Altima was struck by the driver of an Acura MDX who was travelling at a high rate of speed, according to Virginia State Police.

The driver of the disabled Altima was ejected and died at the scene. The name of the deceased driver has not been released.

The driver of the Acura was taken to an area hospital for injuries sustained in the crash.

The crash remains 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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