5-year-old dies days after multi-vehicle accident on I-64 in Newport News
A tragic incident occurred on I-64 in Newport News, resulting in the passing of a five-year-old girl following a four-car collision, as reported by Virginia State Police. The child's death was confirmed by the Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters in Norfolk on Wednesday afternoon, nearly a week after the initial crash report on June 20 involving serious injuries. The crash, which occurred on the eastbound lanes near Fort Eustis Blvd., led to the closure of both eastbound and westbound lanes for some time. The investigation revealed that the crash was caused by Willie I. Greene, 45, who was speeding in his Dodge Durango and rear-ended a Hyundai Sonata, causing a chain reaction that ultimately led to the child's tragic ejection from her car seat due to improper restraint. The impact involved multiple vehicles and individuals were taken to the hospital for treatment. The police investigation continues, with potential charges pending related to the high speed being a critical factor in the crash.
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