Man killed after high-speed crash inside hampton roads bridge tunnel
Police responding to incident scene. File Photo

Man killed after high-speed crash inside Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel

HAMPTON, VA – A Virginia Beach man was killed early Monday after his disabled vehicle was struck by a speeding SUV inside the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel, according to Virginia State Police.

Investigators said the crash happened around 2:38 a.m. when a gray Nissan Altima blew a tire and became disabled in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 64. The car was then hit by a red Acura MDX traveling at a high rate of speed.

The driver of the Altima, identified as 39-year-old Thomas Wiley of Virginia Beach, was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the Acura, 36-year-old Torro J. Huggins of Newport News, was transported to a nearby hospital with injuries.

State Police said the investigation remains ongoing, and charges are pending consultation with the Hampton Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office.

A Virginia Beach man was killed and another driver injured in a high-speed crash inside the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel early Monday.

Shore News Network Staff Report

Shore News Network Staff Report is the official newsroom byline used by Shore News Network when a story is produced through the collaborative work of multiple members of the editorial team rather than a single reporter.

This newsroom account is reserved for articles that involve contributions from multiple journalists, editors, photographers, researchers, or news desk staff. It is also used for developing stories that are updated as new verified information becomes available, as well as for community announcements, weather coverage, public safety alerts, election results, and other newsroom-produced content.

Every article published under the Shore News Network Staff Report byline is reviewed and edited in accordance with the organization's editorial standards for accuracy, fairness, attribution, and transparency. Information is verified through official government agencies, court records, law enforcement, public documents, direct reporting, interviews, and other reliable primary and secondary sources before publication whenever possible.

The Staff Report account does not use artificial intelligence to independently generate news or publish unverified information. AI-assisted tools may occasionally be used for editorial support tasks such as transcription, formatting, grammar review, or workflow efficiency, but all published content is subject to human editorial oversight and approval by Shore News Network's newsroom staff.

As an independently owned digital news organization, Shore News Network is committed to original reporting, public safety journalism, government accountability, local community coverage, and breaking news throughout New Jersey and surrounding regions. Stories published under the Staff Report byline reflect the collective experience and editorial judgment of the Shore News Network newsroom.

Readers who have corrections, additional information, or news tips related to a Staff Report article are encouraged to contact the newsroom at news@shorenewsnetwork.com. Shore News Network welcomes factual corrections and updates as part of its commitment to accurate, transparent journalism.