It’s been more than two weeks since a man drove off the Virginia Beach Fishing Pier, crashing into the water.
The incident happened on Jan. 27, but it wouldn’t be until Feb. 2 that dive crews from Portsmouth-based Crofton Industries were able to pull the car, and the body inside of it, out of the water.
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Police have not identified the 57-year-old man found dead inside, only that he had been part of a missing person’s report.
In the days following the incident, a memorial overlooking the pier has grown in remembrance of the man who died. It also offers resources for mental health assistance.
Another question remains: when will the pier reopen?
It’s owned by the Sibony family; they bought it in 2022, according to Dee Nachnani, a spokesperson for the Sibony family. Because it’s privately owned, they’ll be responsible for any repairs.
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