8.14.2021

Virginia Beach, VA – VBPD Investigating Injury Car Wreck on I-264 at Witchduck Dr

Written by: Virginia Beach Injury Law

Virginia Beach, VA (August 14, 2021) – At least one person was injured in a car accident that occurred on Friday evening, August 13, officials with the Virginia State Police said in a news release.

Officers with the Virginia Beach Police Department were also dispatched to the scene and said that the accident happened in the westbound lanes of Interstate 264 just after 9:00 p.m. The incident reportedly occurred near mile marker 15.6, about a quarter of a mile east of Witchduck Road and exit 16.

Four westbound lanes were closed as a result of the incident, and the delay was about one mile long as of 9:30 p.m.

Paramedics were at the scene to transport injured victims, though the total number of individuals involved is unknown. Initial reports indicate that two vehicles were involved and collided in the left lanes of the highway.

Further details have not been released, but police say that their investigation is ongoing. VBPD officers have asked that witnesses or any other person with information about the wreck contact them.

Our thoughts are with the injured victims in hopes of a full recovery.

Virginia Beach Car Accident Statistics

Each year, hundreds of people are killed in traffic-related incidents throughout the commonwealth of Virginia. Although these accidents are often preventable, we are forced to witness the overwhelming consequences families are forced to endure. Hundreds of victims are rushed to area hospitals after their accidents where they have to undergo emergency medical treatment and spend days or even weeks in recovery. Victims often require therapy for their injuries, which is time-consuming and costly. Unfortunately, not every accident victim is able to recover.

In many cases, the negligent or reckless actions of others are the cause of the accidents. Statistics show that more than 80% of accidents are caused by drivers who are texting, talking on their phones, impaired, or engaging in reckless behaviors while operating their vehicles.

When people sustain serious injuries in accidents caused by the actions of other motorists or even lose their lives as a result of these incidents, their families should reach out to a wrongful death attorney in Virginia Beach as soon as possible. Families may be entitled to compensation to help alleviate the financial burdens they face moving forward.

Thankfully, working with a competent, skilled Virginia Beach attorney is essential in the aftermath of these incidents. Consulting a lawyer after an accident can help you and your family move forward and recover after experience a loss resulting from the negligence of another driver. Virginia Beach personal injury attorney Ron Kramer of Virginia Beach Law Firm has extensive experience helping victims and grieving families get the justice they deserve after losing a loved one in a preventable collision.

Our team provides proven and effective legal guidance to make sure that our clients are able to protect their legal rights after enduring a tragic loss. When it comes to fighting for you and yours, our team stops at nothing to ensure our clients are in the best position possible to move forward. If you’ve lost a loved one in an auto accident in the Virginia Beach area, reach out to our personal injury law firm in the Hampton Roads area at (757) 802-4662 to schedule a free case evaluation at your earliest convenience. We are here to help you explore the legal options available to you today.

Note: Our team of writers uses secondary sources when gathering information for these posts. This includes, but is not limited to local news stories, police accident reports, and eyewitness accounts of injury accidents in the Hampton Roads area. Our staff does not independently verify the information in our posts. As a result, if you find any information that is not correct or if you would prefer that we remove the post, please contact our firm right away so that we can make the appropriate changes to reflect the most accurate information available or remove the post.

Disclaimer: Virginia Beach Injury Law has worked hard throughout the years to become valued members of the local Virginia Beach business community. Our goal in writing these posts is to inform and educate Virginia residents about the dangers of driving and boating in hopes that everyone will use caution when operating any type of vehicle or watercraft and avoid being involved in a serious accident. This post should not be misconstrued as a solicitation for business. These posts are not intended to be legal or medical advice. The photos depicted in this post are not from the actual accident scene. 

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