A 25-year-old Accomack County man was killed after driving the wrong way on the Chincoteague Causeway and colliding head-on with another vehicle, according to Virginia State Police.
ACCOMACK COUNTY, Va. — Virginia State Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that claimed the life of a 25-year-old man late Friday night on the Route 175 Chincoteague Causeway.
The crash occurred at approximately 10:17 p.m. when a 2000 Ford Explorer traveling eastbound in the westbound lane struck a 2014 Toyota Camry head-on, authorities said.
Key Points
• Wrong-way driver killed in head-on crash on Route 175 Chincoteague Causeway
• Impact sent Ford Explorer over a jersey barrier and into a marsh
• Driver of the second vehicle suffered minor injuries
According to state police, the Ford Explorer was traveling in the wrong lane on the causeway when it collided with the westbound Toyota Camry.
The force of the crash sent the Explorer over the jersey wall and into a nearby marsh.
Driver pronounced dead at scene
The driver of the Ford Explorer was identified as Tyler W. Crockett, 25, of New Church.
Troopers said Crockett died at the scene as a result of injuries sustained in the crash.
Camry driver injured
The driver of the Toyota Camry suffered minor injuries and was treated following the collision.
Authorities have not released additional information regarding the injured driver.
Virginia State Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.