Driver charged after car crashes, catches fire in Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel

A driver has been charged after a crash in the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel (HRBT) caused lane closures Monday morning, according to Virginia State Police.

Around 4:38 a.m., crews responded to the multi-vehicle crash on I-64 eastbound inside the HRBT. Based on initial gatherings, VSP says a Dodge Charger was speeding down the road before they hit an SUV and a box truck. The Charger went airborne before landing and catching fire, according to VSP.

The driver of the Charger was injured as a result and they were taken to an area hospital, according to VSP. The driver was charged with reckless driving.

This crash remains under investigation, according to VSP…

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