7.18.2021

Norfolk, VA – Semi-Truck Crash Causes Injuries on I-64 at Northampton Blvd

Written by: Virginia Beach Injury Law

Norfolk, VA (July 17, 2021) – An auto accident reported in the Norfolk area sent at least one person to a local hospital with injuries on Saturday evening July 17, according to officers with the Norfolk Police Department.

Just before 11:00 p.m., emergency crews were called to the site of a crash on Interstate 64 at mile marker 282.6. Reports from local news sources, as well as initial information released by police at the scene, stated that a crash occurred between a semi-truck and a passenger vehicle in the eastbound lanes of the highway near Northampton Boulevard. The incident caused significant delays in the area as crews worked to remove the vehicles from the interstate.

At least one person involved in this accident was transported to a nearby hospital for the treatment of injuries. However, their current condition is unknown, and the total number of victims involved in the collision is unclear. Troopers with the Virginia State Police and NPD officers are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the wreck and have not yet determined the cause of the crash.

Our thoughts are with the victims who were injured in this accident. We hope for their full recovery.

Motor Vehicle Accidents in Virginia 

Each year, more than 800 people lose their lives in motor vehicle accidents across the state of Virginia. Another 65,000 are injured. When people are injured in auto accidents, they often face drastic limitations on their ability to perform various tasks. Although motor vehicle accidents can happen for a variety of reasons, the majority of fatal crashes in our state fall under one of three causes, including:

  • Speeding: Speed is a factor in over 37.7% of fatal accidents across our state
  • Alcohol use: Over 29.4% of fatal crashes in Virginia involve at least one drunk driver
  • Not using a seatbelt: People who do not wear seatbelts account for 52% of fatal crashes throughout our state

There are several things you can do to protect yourself while entering the roads. However, there is no way to guarantee that others will act responsibly. As a result, tens of thousands of people are left with debilitating injuries that cause overwhelming pain and suffer. To add to the struggles and frustration, many victims require medical treatment, hospitalization, and therapy for their injuries that costs tens of thousands of dollars. If you were injured in an accident, due to another motorist’s actions, you should reach out to a car accident attorney in Virginia as soon as possible. You may be entitled to compensation to help cover the financial burdens you face from medical treatment and other expenses.

Attorney Ron Kramer II at Virginia Beach Injury Law has extensive experience helping victims get the justice they deserve after being injured in accidents. Our personal injury attorneys in Virginia understand the challenges accident victims face, which is what drives us to provide the most competent and effective legal representation to ensure our clients are able to get the justice they deserve. If you’ve been injured in an accident caused by another driver’s negligence, it is crucial that you act quickly to protect your legal rights. Contact our personal injury law firm in Hampton Roads at (757) 802-4662. Schedule a free consultation with our team at your earliest convenience to discuss 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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