Virginia accident reports from last night (August 15th, 2017) have stated that there were two serious auto accidents in Hampton Roads that collectively caused four fatalities.
The first accident reportedly occurred on E. Little Creek Road in Norfolk and involved a head-on collision. According to police reports, a silver Chrysler 200 was driving in the wrong direction and struck a black Hyundai Sonata head-on. The driver of the Chrysler – a 39-year old female – was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency responders. The driver of the Hyundai – a 26-year old individual – was transported to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital with severe injuries but later perished.
The second fatal accident of the night occurred on I-264 during the morning rush hour. The collision was reported between First Colonial Road and Laskin Road. Two people were killed in the crash and another person was injured. According to the accident reports, an eastbound vehicle crossed over the median and struck two westbound vehicles. Thorough details about the drivers and the exact circumstances of the accident have not yet been released to the public. Detours have been set up to direct traffic away from the crash site. Drivers have been asked to use the First Colonial Road entrance either by Laskin Road or Virginia Beach Boulevard.
Our team of Norfolk auto accident attorneys at Kalfus & Nachman always want the people of our communities to be safe and sound. If there are any crucial updates to these two recent accident reports from the Hampton Roads area of Virginia, we will be sure to include them in our blog. If you require the services of our personal injury lawyers for a claim of your own, we would be happy to provide you with a free initial consultation. We regularly manage all sorts of claims, from wrongful death lawsuits to truck accidents to premises liability. Our team is standing by 24/7 to help so you can contact us at any time.