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Fatal crash continues to snarl traffic on Interstate 64 in Virginia Beach

Crystal Graham
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Image courtesy Virginia State Police

Traffic is snarled on Interstate 64 in Virginia Beach this afternoon after a fatal crash involving a tractor trailer this morning, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.

All lanes are closed on I-64 west near the accident; express lanes are closed in both directions, VDOT reported at 12:02 p.m.

The two-vehicle crash occurred at 6:49 a.m. on I-64 westbound near the 286 mile marker in the city.

The preliminary investigation shows a sedan lost control as it was entering the interstate from Indian River Road, according to Virginia State Police.

The sedan was then struck by an oncoming tractor trailer. The tractor trailer then struck the jersey wall and caught fire.

The driver of the tractor trailer died at the scene. The driver’s name has not been released.

The driver of the sedan suffered minor injuries.

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]