A motorcyclist who was struck by a tractor-trailer on Interstate 64 in Newport News Sunday night died from his injuries, police said.
The crash happened shortly before 7 p.m. in the area of mile marker 247 in Newport News, according to Virginia State Police spokeswoman Sgt. Michelle Anaya.
Four vehicles were involved in the crash, including two motorcycles and a tractor-trailer, Anaya said.
Investigators think the two motorcyclists were traveling eastbound on I-64 in the right lane behind a tractor-trailer when both drivers attempted to changes lanes while traffic was coming to a stop, Anaya said.
A man driving a 1982 Harley Davidson struck the rear of a Chevrolet Suburban while attempting to change lanes. This caused the other motorcyclist to strike his motorcycle. The driver then fell into the roadway and was struck by a tractor-trailer, Anaya said.
Wesley D. Sharpe, 54, of the 400 block of Bellwood Road in Newport News, died as a result of his injuries, according to Anaya.
Alcohol was not a factor in the crash, she said.
No additional information has been released.
Previously, June 11, 2017
A crash on Interstate 64 eastbound stopped traffic Sunday around 6:55 p.m.
The crash is at mile marker 247, near Lee Hall and in a construction zone. VDOT says the accident involved a tractor-trailer and a motorcycle.
Responders discussed bringing in Nightingale, but did not call for the helicopter. Virginia State Police said the motorcyclist is “reported to have serious injuries.”
There is no further information available on the crash. VDOT warns of major delays. The backup is about 4 miles long, and there is a detour in place.
State police are investigating the crash.
