Virginia

William Melville Wash Jr Killed in Accident at I-95 in Richmond, VA

Published on: June 1, 2022

Date of Accident
May 30, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
William Melville Wash Jr
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-95, Richmond, VA, USA

What Happened

State Police are investigating a crash that killed a person at I-95 in Richmond, VA on May 30th, 2022. Police say the incident happened around 9:45 a.m. According to their investigation, a Ford Mustang was headed northbound when it swerved from the road into a guardrail. It then veered across multiple travel lanes before crashing head-on into a barrier wall. The impact sent the vehicle backward where it was then struck by an oncoming tractor-trailer and pushed into a wooded area. The driver of the Mustang, identified as 73-year-old William Melville Wash Jr, died at the scene. The truck driver was not injured. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Virginia State Police
Vehicles Involved
Ford Mustang, Semi-Truck
Road/Highway
I-95
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Ford Mustang and Semi-Truck collided

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