HAMPTON, Va. — A two-vehicle crash inside the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel on Interstate 64 eastbound resulted in one fatality early Monday morning.
Virginia State Police reported that the incident occurred around 2:38 a.m. on January 5, when a grey Nissan Altima experienced a tire blowout and became disabled in the tunnel.
A red Acura MDX subsequently collided with the Altima, authorities said. The driver of the Altima was ejected and pronounced dead at the scene.
Police identified the deceased driver as Thomas Wiley, 39, of Virginia Beach, Va. The driver of the Acura sustained injuries and was transported to a hospital; their condition has not been released.
The crash is currently under investigation. Lane closures are in effect as emergency response teams manage the scene.
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