Chesapeake, VA (January 15, 2026) – A hit-and-run crash involving injuries was reported Wednesday afternoon at the intersection of Mayfield Avenue and Bainbridge Boulevard, prompting a response from Engine 2 and Medic 2.
Emergency units arrived at the scene shortly after the call to find one vehicle with moderate front-end damage and at least one individual requiring medical evaluation. Paramedics assessed the injured party on-site, though the extent of the injuries has not yet been confirmed.
The second vehicle involved in the crash—described as a dark red four-door sedan—reportedly fled the scene before police arrived. Authorities are actively searching for the vehicle and its driver as part of an ongoing investigation.
Traffic in the area was temporarily impacted while crews managed the aftermath of the collision and worked to collect details from witnesses and any available surveillance footage in the vicinity.
Investigators are looking into all circumstances surrounding the crash, including the moments leading up to the collision and whether speed or impaired driving may have played a role.
Our thoughts are with the injured individual, and we hope for their quick and complete recovery.