Home State Police: Connecticut couple in fiery crash on I-95, husband dead
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State Police: Connecticut couple in fiery crash on I-95, husband dead

Crystal Graham
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Virginia State Police is investigating a single-vehicle fiery crash that resulted in one fatality Sunday morning on Interstate 95.

At 9:08 a.m., police dispatch received a report of a vehicle crash in the northbound lanes of I-95, just north of Lewistown Road.

Preliminary findings indicate that a 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van veered off the right side of the highway, struck several trees and caught fire.

The driver, Tiffany Jerome Benincasa, 53, of Greenwich, Conn., was found outside the vehicle with minor injuries. She was treated at the scene by Hanover Fire and Rescue.

The passenger, identified as her husband, James D. Benincasa, 60, also of Greenwich, was located deceased inside the vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency personnel.

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]. Support AFP by signing up for our newsletter and/or powering our work with a one-time or monthly contribution.

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