Box truck hoist system damages I-95 overpass, falls on car in Henrico

HENRICO, Va. (WWBT) – Virginia State Police say box truck’s hoist system damage a overpass and another car on I-95 in Henrico on Monday afternoon.

According to state police, the crash happened just before 1 p.m. on Feb. 9 I-95 south at the Dumbarton Road overpass in Henrico.

VSP’s investigation shows a 2020 Kenworth T370 was travelling southbound on I-95 when its hoist system struck the overpass.

A component of the system then fell into the right lane where it was struck by a 2015 Toyota RAV4.

The Rav4 driver was not injured.

The Kenworth driver had minor injuries and was charged with operating an over-height vehicle and an expired registration.

VDOT will need to inspect the bridge to ensure it’s safe for travel and to determine if any repairs are needed…

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