Motorcyclist killed in Chesterfield crash shuts down Route 1 for hours.

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🗓 Published: July 26, 2026 2:34 AM (3 months ago)

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. — A driver was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Route 1 near Route 288 on Saturday evening, according to authorities.

The incident occurred around 5 p.m., resulting in significant lane closures. Police confirmed the driver's identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

All lanes of Route 1 at the Route 288 interchange, as well as the exit ramp from 288 west to Route 1 north, were closed for approximately four to six hours due to the investigation, Chesterfield Police reported.

Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) personnel assisted with traffic control during the incident. Drivers were advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.

VDOT announced that the crash scene was cleared, and all lanes, including the ramp, reopened by 9:20 p.m.

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