Charles E.S. Garrett, 27, killed in car collision with tractor trailer on Interstate 64 in New Kent, Virginia

Modified Date:

Mon, 06/17/2019 - 4:21pm

Accident Date:

Wednesday, December 30, 2015

Police ID man killed in crash on I-64 east in New Kent

Police ID man killed in crash on I-64 east in New Kent Posted: Updated: Police believe speed was a factor in a crash which killed a Williamsburg man on Interstate 64 east in New Kent on Wednesday morning. The tractor-trailer driver initially thought the jolt was caused by a popped tire and only discovered the small vehicle wedged underneath the trailer after pulling over. Troopers say Garrett changed lanes, hitting a tractor-trailer. Troopers say Charles E. S. Garrett, 27, was likely speeding east on the interstate around 5:19 a.m. near mile marker 214, just prior to the New Kent Courthouse exit. The driver of the tractor-trailer was not injured and will not be charged.

Williamsburg man killed in crash in New Kent County

New Kent County – A Williamsburg man was killed early Wednesday morning in a two vehicle crash in New Kent County. The crash occurred at 5:19 a.m. on Interstate 64 eastbound at the 214.1 mile marker, just before the New Kent Courthouse exit. 27-year-old Charles E.S. Garrett of Williamsburg died at the scene. The driver of the tractor trailer thought a tire had blown and pulled over, at which point realized he had been struck by another vehicle. The driver of the Freightliner was not injured. Garrett was not wearing a seatbelt.

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Type: Car Accident

Topics:

Special Circumstances - Commercial Vehicle

People Involved:

Charles E.S. Garrett

Roadway:

Interstate 64

City:

New Kent, VA

County:

New Kent County, VA

Area:

Richmond-Petersburg, VA