Hampton, VA A quiet stretch of Interstate 64 has become the site of an unimaginable tragedy that has left a local family shattered and a community searching for answers.
Ma’Khai, a joyful toddler just days away from his second birthday, has died following a high-speed crash involving his 14-year-old mother, who authorities say was driving under the influence.
A Night of Catastrophic Choices
According to the Virginia State Police, the incident occurred late on the night of March 23. Investigators revealed that the 14-year-old girl was behind the wheel of a vehicle without a license. More distressingly, police say she was driving impaired and had failed to properly secure Ma’Khai in a child restraint system.
The vehicle reportedly veered off the interstate, struck a guardrail, crossed several lanes, and slammed into a concrete barrier…