10.31.2020

Hampton, VA – Multi-Vehicle Accident on W Pembroke Ave Claims One Life

Written by: Virginia Beach Injury Law

Hampton, VA (October 31, 2020) – An auto accident on West Pembroke Avenue claimed the life of one person early Saturday morning. Just after 1:30 a.m., on October 31, the Hampton Police Division responded to the scene of an accident on West Pembroke Avenue.

Reports show that a vehicle was traveling on West Pembroke Avenue when it collided with two others on the road. The vehicle then went off the road and crashed into a tree. The impact of the crash caused the vehicle to burst into flames.

Crews arrived at the site of the accident and found one person inside the vehicle. The driver, who has not been identified, was fatally injured. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. No other injuries have been reported.

At this time, the incident remains under investigation.

We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of the victim who lost their life in this accident.

Fatal Car Accidents in Virginia

Every day, millions of people throughout our state use motor vehicles to travel to and from their destinations. Automobiles are an extremely popular method for transportation and allow most people to make it safely where they intend to go. Regrettably, this is not always the case. In fact, hundreds of people lose their lives in motor vehicle accidents each year in Virginia. In many cases, driver negligence is the cause of these collisions. There are numerous instances where people lose their lives due to drivers engaging in the following behaviors while operating their vehicles:

  • Speeding
  • Disobeying traffic control devices
  • Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
  • Using cell phones or engaging in other distracting behaviors

When drivers fail to give their full attention to the road ahead, it can have detrimental consequences for others. When victims lose their lives in preventable accidents as a result of other drivers’ negligence, it is crucial that their families reach out to a wrongful death attorney in Virginia as soon as possible. Families may be entitled to compensation to help alleviate the financial burdens they face moving forward.

Working with a competent Virginia Beach attorney will ensure your family is able to move forward and recover after experience a loss resulting from the negligence of another driver. Virginia personal injury attorney Ron Kramer of Virginia Beach Law Firm has extensive experience helping grieving families get the justice they deserve after losing a loved one in a preventable collision. We provide proven and effective legal guidance to ensure our clients are able to protect their legal rights after enduring a tragic loss. 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, contact our Virginia personal injury law firm at (757) 802-4662 to schedule a free case evaluation at your earliest convenience to explore legal options available for you.

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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