NEWPORT NEWS, VA — A tragic accident on Interstate 64 resulted in the death of a Connecticut man this past Saturday evening. Virginia State Police are currently investigating the incident, which occurred at the 249-mile marker in the city of Newport News at approximately 7:48 p.m.
Christopher R. Deigel, 40, of North Stonington, Connecticut, was traveling westbound in the center lane in a 2005 Ford Mustang GT when he lost control of the vehicle. The car veered off the right side of the interstate and collided with the end of a guardrail. Deigel was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities reported that Deigel was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.
As the investigation continues, officials are working to determine the specific factors that led to this fatal incident. Further details will be provided as they become available.