The Hampton Police Division is investigating a two-vehicle accident that resulted in a fatality that occurred on July 24, 2024.
At approximately 6:15 a.m., Public Safety Communications received a call in reference to a two-vehicle accident that occurred in the area of West Mercury Boulevard and Pennwood Drive. Ms. Phyllis James, a 70-year-old Hampton female, was transported to a local hospital and later succumbed to her injuries.
The preliminary investigation revealed Ms. James was traveling westbound on West Mercury Boulevard and attempted to turn left onto Pennwood Drive. The second vehicle was traveling eastbound on West Mercury Boulevard and the two vehicles collided in the intersection.
The crash remains under investigation by the members of the Hampton Police Division’s Accident Reconstruction Team. No charges have been placed at this time.