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The collision occurred at approximately 1:06 a.m. on May 10, along northbound Interstate 95 near the 146-mile marker. Investigators said a Subaru driven by a 24-year-old woman from Richmond struck the rear of a Freightliner tractor-trailer that was stopped in the center lane due to an unrelated crash.
Authorities confirmed the driver of the Subaru, identified as Tamara Eddy, died at the scene from her injuries. Emergency units responded, but she could not be revived.
The tractor-trailer driver was not injured in the crash. Officials noted that the commercial vehicle had been stopped in the roadway at the time of the impact.
The crash remains under investigation, and no additional details have been released.
We extend our sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of Tamara Eddy.
Why Rear-End Crashes Into Stopped Vehicles Can Be Fatal
Highway crashes involving vehicles stopped in active traffic lanes can be extremely dangerous, especially during nighttime hours when visibility is reduced. Drivers approaching at highway speeds may have limited time to react to unexpected obstacles ahead.
Investigators typically examine lighting conditions, traffic congestion from prior incidents, and driver attention when reviewing these crashes. Secondary collisions like this often occur when lanes remain partially blocked after an initial incident, creating sudden hazards for oncoming traffic. Even modern safety systems may not prevent severe outcomes when an impact occurs at high speed into a stationary vehicle.
