Person injured after dump truck and tractor-trailer collide on I-64 in Goochland County

0
1K


GOOCHLAND COUNTY, Va. — A person was injured early Thursday after a dump truck and a tractor-trailer collided on Interstate 64, causing both vehicles to strike embankments and trapping the drivers inside, according to Virginia State Police.

Photo credit: Goochland County Government

The crash occurred around 3:40 a.m. on November 20 along I-64 East near the Route 623 exit, according to WRIC. Investigators said the dump truck was stopped or disabled in the right lane when a tractor-trailer traveling in the same lane struck it from behind. Police have not yet confirmed whether the dump truck was moving at the time.

Photo credit: Goochland County Government

The impact sent the dump truck into the right embankment while the tractor-trailer veered into the left embankment. Both drivers were trapped in their vehicles, and a passenger suffered injuries. All were transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Photo credit: Goochland County Government

State Police reported a significant diesel fuel spill from the tractor-trailer, prompting a response from VDOT’s Traffic Incident Management (TRIP) team. The crash caused extensive lane closures as crews worked to contain the spill and clear the scene.

The investigation remains ongoing.

📸 Image(s) used under fair use for news reporting.



Search
Sponsored
Categories
Read More
Trucking News
Suspect in Pennsylvania Love’s shooting identified
Both truck drivers involved in an altercation have been identified after one was killed in the...
By MEGA MISTAKES 2024-03-27 14:12:45 0 9K
Trucking News
Truckers to receive free lunch throughout 2021 at this Georgia convenience store
A Savannah-based trucking firm, Veteran Carriers, is showing its appreciation of the trucking...
By MEGA MISTAKES 2021-05-08 21:46:01 0 11K
Trucking News
OOIDA tells truckers to take action against 556% insurance hike
On Monday, the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) put out a call...
By MEGA MISTAKES 2021-05-25 13:02:49 0 12K
Trucking News
Veteran Trucker Reflects on 40 Years Behind the Wheel: “Three Divorces and Life Is Extremely Long”
A seasoned truck driver with more than four decades of experience is gaining attention for his...
By Truck Drivers Life 2025-04-15 00:19:23 0 4K
Trucking News
One dead following train crash and derailment in Sheboygan Wednesday afternoon
TOWN OF SHERMAN, Wis. — A 66-year-old Kewaskum driver of a semi-truck died in a crash...
By American Truck Drivers 2024-08-16 00:58:12 0 12K
News | Truck Drivers Life | Social Network for Truck Drivers https://www.truckdrivers.life