Newport News, VA (September 18, 2025) – Emergency responders rushed to the scene of a serious vehicle crash Thursday morning on I-64 westbound near Exit 238 in Newport News, where a driver and a young child were reportedly injured.
The collision occurred during the morning commute hours on September 18. According to radio dispatch from Newport News Fire, crews including Tower 6, Engine 11, and Battalion 2 responded to the crash, which involved a vehicle with an adult driver and a 2-year-old passenger.
Reports from the scene indicate that the driver was experiencing pain and required medical evaluation. The toddler was also present in the vehicle at the time of the crash and was assessed by medics. The specific nature of the injuries sustained by either individual has not yet been released, but both were said to be alert at the time of initial contact.
Virginia State Police were on scene and are leading the investigation. The exact cause of the crash has not been confirmed, and it is unclear whether other vehicles were involved.
Traffic along the westbound lanes of I-64 near Exit 238 was temporarily affected as emergency crews managed the scene and ensured the safety of those involved.
We send our thoughts to the injured driver and child and wish them both a full and swift recovery.
