What Happened This Crash Has Closed Interstate 64 In Henrico County

Interstate 64 Crash In Henrico County Closes Major Roadway

What to Know

• A crash on Interstate 64 in Henrico County has closed the highway in both directions.
• The crash occurred around 10:30 a.m. on Monday, March 6th.
• At least one person was injured in the crash.

What Happened?

The crash occurred in the westbound lanes of Interstate 64 near mile marker 185. According to Virginia State Police, a tractor-trailer and a passenger car were involved in the crash. The passenger car was traveling in the wrong direction on the highway when it crashed head-on with the tractor-trailer.

The impact of the crash caused the tractor-trailer to overturn and spill its load of lumber across the highway. The passenger car was severely damaged and came to a stop in the median.

At least one person was injured in the crash and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The extent of their injuries is unknown at this time.

Road Closures and Detours

The crash has closed Interstate 64 in both directions between Exit 183 (Patterson Avenue) and Exit 188 (Parham Road). Traffic is being diverted off the highway at these exits.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes of travel. The highway is expected to remain closed for several hours while crews work to clear the scene and repair the roadway.

Additional Information

The Virginia State Police is investigating the cause of the crash. No further information is available at this time.