Safety Service Patrol Worker Fatally Struck by Vehicle on I-64 in Newport News
A Safety Service Patrol worker was fatally struck by a vehicle on Interstate 64 in Newport News. Virginia State Police are investigating the incident, which occurred while the worker was assisting at the scene of an earlier crash, and are…
Norfolk Portsmouth Newport News, VA, September 19, 2026 — A tragic incident occurred on Interstate 64 in Newport News when a Safety Service Patrol worker was fatally struck by a vehicle. The incident took place on Wednesday.
According to Virginia State Police, the worker had been assisting at the scene of an earlier crash when the fatal collision occurred. The driver of the vehicle that struck the patrol worker reportedly fled the scene after the incident.
Virginia State Police are currently conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the worker’s death. Authorities have stated they are actively searching for the driver responsible for fleeing the scene. No further details regarding the identity of the worker or the driver, nor the specific times of the incidents, were immediately available.
The role of Safety Service Patrol workers is to provide assistance to motorists and help manage traffic flow, often at the scene of accidents or breakdowns. Their duties frequently involve working in close proximity to active traffic lanes, which carries inherent risks.
Further information regarding the investigation and any potential charges is expected to be released by the Virginia State Police as it becomes available.
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