Available 
NEWPORT NEWS, Newport News County, Va., Oct. 22, 2026 — Two drivers were hospitalized on Tuesday afternoon, October 20, after a car crossed into oncoming traffic and struck another vehicle head-on near the Newport News city line. One driver had to be cut free from the wreckage.
Newport News police responded around 12:27 p.m. to the area near 1769 Warwick Boulevard, close to the city line. Investigators determined that one vehicle crossed the double line and hit an oncoming car head-on. The adult male driver of one vehicle was trapped and had to be extricated by emergency crews before being taken to a hospital. The adult female driver of the other vehicle was also hospitalized. Both suffered injuries described as non-life-threatening.
The road was closed temporarily near the crash site while crews worked the scene and has since reopened to traffic. Newport News police continue to investigate how the crash happened, and no charges have been announced.
Warwick Boulevard carries U.S. Route 60 through Newport News and is one of the Peninsula's main non-interstate corridors. The stretch near the city line falls under the department's North Precinct, which covers the corridor north of Oyster Point Road.
Our sympathies are with the family of the person who lost their life.
More on Crashes in Newport News, VA
This crash happened on Route 60 in Newport News, VA. We cover crashes across Newport News County as they're reported, and you can browse the latest in our Newport News County accident reports.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do most head-on crashes happen?
They're more common on undivided roads where opposing lanes of traffic are separated only by a painted line rather than a physical barrier, especially on corridors that mix local and through traffic like Warwick Boulevard.
What role does passing play in head-on crashes?
Many head-on crashes start when a driver passes another vehicle, drifts while distracted, or overcorrects after leaving the lane, sending the car across the centerline into oncoming traffic.
How do median barriers help prevent head-on crashes?
Physical barriers, whether concrete, cable, or raised medians, prevent vehicles from crossing into oncoming lanes, which is why they're installed on many divided highways but are less common on older boulevard-style roads.
What should I do if a car drifts into my lane?
Slow down, move right toward the shoulder if possible, and sound your horn to alert the other driver. Avoid swerving sharply left, which can put you into a different lane of oncoming traffic.
What to Do After a Head-on Crash in Newport News, VA
Get checked by a medical provider even if injuries seem minor at first; the jolt from a head-on impact can cause strains, head injuries, or internal injuries that aren't obvious right away. Call police to the scene so an official report is filed, and exchange insurance and contact information with the other driver if you're able. Photograph the vehicles, the road, and any skid marks before traffic resumes. If you're trapped or seriously hurt, stay still and wait for emergency crews rather than trying to move. Keep a copy of the police report and any medical records in case you need them later for insurance purposes.
