Traffic on Interstate 95 south in Richmond is being diverted after a tractor trailer driver was shot through the vehicle’s passenger side door tonight.
The incident occurred at approximately 7:33 p.m., just south of the Bells Road exit, according to Virginia State Police.
The driver, a 35-year-old from Atlanta, Ga., was struck in the leg and sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The driver was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
The Virginia State Police bureau of criminal investigation responded to the scene.
The incident remains under active investigation.
Southbound I-95 traffic is being diverted at Maury Street. Drivers should expect delays in the area for several hours.
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have been in the area during the approximate timeframe, is asked to contact (804) 750-8758 or email [email protected]
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