Virginia Beach, VA (October 10, 2020) – A hit and run accident reported on Friday evening claimed one woman’s life in the Virginia Beach area. Just after 8 p.m., on October 9, the Virginia Beach Police Department responded to the scene of an accident on Governors Way.
Reports show that a man was driving through the intersection of Holland Road and Governors Way when he crashed his vehicle into a second vehicle, which was occupied by an adult female. The driver of the suspect vehicle then fled the scene on foot.
Officers responded to the site of the crash and quickly apprehended the fleeing driver. He was transported to a local hospital for the treatment of minor injuries. The female driver was fatally injured in the accident. She was pronounced deceased at the scene.
At this time, the Virginia Beach Police Department’s Fatal Crash Team is investigating the accident.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the woman who lost her life in this accident. Our thoughts are with the injured victim at this time.
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.
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