A late-night crash on westbound I-64 at Independence Boulevard in Virginia Beach left one person dead after a high-speed street race allegedly sent a Dodge Charger into an Infiniti sedan. The Infiniti spun out and was hit by a separate SUV. Police responded to the scene around 10:58 p.m. on Friday, October 30. During the crash, the Charger lost control and rolled several times.
According to WAVY.com, a preliminary investigation determined the Charger was traveling at high speed while allegedly racing another vehicle when it struck an Infiniti sedan. The Infiniti then spun out and was hit by a separate SUV, while the Charger lost control and rolled multiple times, the outlet reported, citing Virginia State Police.
There is conflicting information in the public record about the identity of the person who died. WAVY’s report identifies the victim as 23-year-old Ommie Milagros Figueroa Rodriguez of Norfolk, described as the passenger in the Charger, who sustained fatal injuries, though the outlet’s own lead referred to the deceased as a man. Meanwhile, The Virginian-Pilot identified the person who died as a 23-year-old woman. The discrepancy has not been resolved by either outlet, and it remains unclear which account reflects the final determination.
Driver Hospitalized With Serious Injuries
The Charger’s driver, an adult male, suffered serious injuries in the crash and was transported to the hospital for treatment, per the WAVY report. His condition has not been publicly updated since the crash. The report notes that the incident remains under investigation.
Westbound lanes remained closed near Independence Boulevard, with traffic diverted at Independence Boulevard (exit 17A).
Investigation Continues
No charges or citations connected to the crash have been publicly disclosed, and investigators have not released final findings on what led up to the collision. Virginia State Police have described the street racing allegation as part of a preliminary investigation, and further details are expected as the case develops.
