Henrico County, VA (August 25, 2023) – A 37-year-old man from Richmond, Virginia, was fatally injured following a truck crash on Thursday morning and Henrico County.
The Virginia State Police responded to the scene of the accident at around 4:30 a.m. on August 24.
VSP reports show that a 2019 International MV607 truck collided with a tractor-trailer on the northbound side of the interstate near mile marker 84. Authorities arrived at the scene and closed off the roadway near Parham Road.
The driver of the International truck suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene.
A 32-year-old man from Fayetteville, North Carolina, was transported to VCU Medical Center for the treatment of serious injuries.
The state police are investigating the crash.
We hope the injured victim recovers quickly.
Our condolences go out to the family of the man who died in this crash.
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