Richmond, VA – Fatal Crash Reported on Chippenham Parkway near SR-76

Richmond, VA – Fatal Crash Reported on Chippenham Parkway near SR-76

Posted by: Joanne Holcomb on March 7, 2023

Richmond, VA (March 7, 2023) – A fatal accident was reported in the Richmond area on Monday evening that claimed one person’s life. Calls for help came in at approximately 440 p.m. on March 6.

Richmond, VA – Fatal Crash Reported on Chippenham Parkway near SR-76According to officials, a collision took place on Chippenham Parkway in the area near Virginia State Route 76. The impact of the crash caused one vehicle to catch on fire.

One person became trapped inside the vehicle, requiring firefighters to extricate them.

Emergency crews arrived at the scene and extinguished the fire. The victim was removed from the vehicle, suffering from severe injuries.

The injured party ended up passing away while at the scene.

At this time, the incident remains an investigation.

We offer our condolences to the family of the victim who lost their life in this accident.