Smithfield man dies after two-vehicle crash involving tractor-trailer in Isle of Wight

0
3K


ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY, Va. — A 63-year-old man from Smithfield died Saturday morning following a collision between an SUV and a tractor-trailer in Isle of Wight County.

According to WTKR the crash occurred at approximately 8:30 a.m. at the intersection of Benns Church Boulevard and South Church Street. Virginia State Police said that the driver of a 2022 Honda Pilot, identified as James Norman Porter III, was traveling east on Benns Church Boulevard when he attempted to make a left turn. During the turn, his vehicle entered the path of a westbound 2024 Freightliner tractor-trailer.

The tractor-trailer collided with the SUV, critically injuring Porter. He was transported to Riverside Regional Hospital, where he later died from his injuries. The driver of the tractor-trailer was not hurt in the crash.

Authorities confirmed that neither speed nor alcohol were contributing factors in the collision. Next of kin have been notified, and the incident remains under investigation.



Search
Sponsored
Categories
Read More
Trucking News
Selma Police K-9 Finds 32 Kilos of Cocaine Hidden Inside Hollowed-Out Truck Batteries on I-35 After Nervous Driver Gives Conflicting Information — Driver Admits He Knew About the Drugs
SELMA, TEXAS — A truck driver was arrested early Tuesday morning after a police K-9 alerted...
By Truck Drivers Life 2026-03-11 17:36:38 0 792
Trucking News
Trucker, motorist hurt during pickup’s attempt to pass big rig
A trucker and a motorist were injured on Monday morning after the motorist attempted to pass the...
By MEGA MISTAKES 2022-06-20 22:08:10 0 10K
Trucking News
Truck driver killed in collision with train in Oklahoma
A truck driver lost his life in Grady County, Oklahoma, on Monday afternoon after his vehicle was...
By MEGA MISTAKES 2022-07-12 15:11:05 0 11K
Trucking News
Video gets you a look at ‘Big Pete’ the ‘world’s first monster truck and trailer’
This video gives you a closer look at a totally unique monster truck known as “Big...
By MEGA MISTAKES 2024-04-16 10:57:04 0 10K
Trucking News
Feds approve driverless, cabless truck for operation on U.S. roads
An autonomous vehicle technology company announced approval from federal transportation officials...
By MEGA MISTAKES 2022-06-25 13:59:06 0 16K
News | Truck Drivers Life | Social Network for Truck Drivers https://www.truckdrivers.life