PORTSMOUTH, Va. — One person died in a single-vehicle crash on the MLK Expressway Thursday morning, prompting an ongoing investigation, according to authorities.
The crash occurred shortly before 3:43 a.m., as reported by Portsmouth Police on social media. Emergency responders arrived promptly at the scene.
In the wake of the incident, all westbound lanes on the MLK Expressway were closed to facilitate the investigation and vehicle recovery.
No additional details regarding the identity of the victim or the cause of the crash have been released at this time.