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VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia Beach County, Va., Nov. 1, 2026 — A 23-year-old woman died and another person was seriously hurt on Friday night, October 30, in a three-vehicle crash on westbound I-264 in Virginia Beach that investigators believe involved street racing.
The crash happened around 10:58 p.m. on westbound Interstate 264 near Exit 17A for Independence Boulevard, according to Virginia State Police. A preliminary investigation found that a Dodge Charger was traveling at a high rate of speed and may have been racing another vehicle when it struck an Infiniti sedan.
The impact reportedly sent the Infiniti spinning before an SUV struck it. The Charger then lost control and rolled over several times.
The passenger in the Charger, identified by authorities as 23-year-old Ommie Milagros Figueroa Rodriguez of Norfolk, Va., died from injuries suffered in the crash. The Charger's driver, an adult man whose name has not been released, suffered serious injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment. No other injuries were reported. No charges have been announced. Virginia State Police continue to investigate the crash.
Our condolences go out to the family and friends of the deceased.
Local Crash Information for Virginia Beach, VA
The fatal crash was reported on I-264 in Virginia Beach. For more crash news from the area, see our latest Virginia Beach County crash news.
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Where do fatal crashes happen most frequently?
High-speed roads such as interstates and divided highways see a large share of fatal crashes, especially where traffic merges or speeds vary widely between vehicles.
What factors make a crash more likely to be fatal?
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How does speed affect whether someone survives a crash?
Higher speeds increase the force of impact and reduce the time a driver has to react, which raises the risk of severe or fatal injury even in vehicles with modern safety features.
Why does wearing a seat belt matter so much?
A seat belt keeps occupants from being thrown from their seat or ejected during a rollover or high-speed collision, which lowers the risk of fatal injury.
