A Tragic Accident on Interstate 64 in Henrico County Leaves One Deceased
The Incident
On Thursday evening, a tragic accident occurred on Interstate 64 in Henrico County, Virginia. According to the Virginia State Police, a tractor-trailer traveling eastbound on I-64 overturned, resulting in one fatality.Preliminary Investigation
Initial investigations revealed that the tractor-trailer was hauling a load of lumber when it overturned on the interstate near mile marker 192. The driver of the truck has been identified as 55-year-old John Smith of Richmond, Virginia.Emergency crews responded to the scene and transported Smith to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The cause of the accident is still under investigation by the Virginia State Police.
The accident caused significant traffic delays on I-64, with eastbound lanes closed for several hours while crews worked to clear the scene. Motorists were advised to seek alternate routes during the closure.
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) assisted in clearing the wreckage and reopening the interstate. The Henrico County Police Department provided traffic control at the scene.
