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Virginia Beach, VA (May 19, 2026) – One person suffered life-threatening injuries following a three-vehicle crash in Virginia Beach.
The collision occurred on Monday, May 18, in the 3800 block of Holland Road. Police responded at approximately 10:11 p.m. after receiving reports of a crash involving multiple vehicles.
When officers arrived, they found two people injured at the scene. One victim was transported to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. A second individual was also taken to the hospital with injuries that were described as minor and not life-threatening. Three other people involved in the crash refused medical treatment at the scene.
Authorities completed their on-scene investigation and were able to reopen the roadway after clearing the vehicles and restoring traffic flow.
The cause of the crash has not been released and remains under investigation.
We are thinking of those injured as they recover.
Why Multi-Vehicle Night Crashes Can Be More Serious
Crashes involving multiple vehicles at night can become more severe due to reduced visibility and slower reaction times. Drivers may have difficulty seeing stopped or slowing traffic ahead, especially on busy arterial roads like Holland Road.
When one collision occurs, it can quickly involve additional vehicles if traffic is close together or moving at higher speeds. Investigators typically review lighting conditions, driver speed, and vehicle spacing to understand how the chain of events unfolded. Even when injuries vary in severity, multi-vehicle crashes often require multiple emergency responses due to the number of people involved.
