The Hampton Police Division is investigating a fatal vehicle crash that occurred on January 7, 2025.
At approximately 12:27 a.m., Hampton Public Safety Communications received a call in reference to a single vehicle crash at the intersection of LaSalle Avenue and West Mercury Boulevard. Officers arrived on scene and located an adult female suffering from life-threatening-injuries. The driver was transported to a local hospital by members of the Hampton Division of Fire and Rescue. The driver succumbed to her injuries while at the hospital.
The preliminary investigation revealed the vehicle was traveling southbound on LaSalle Avenue when the driver lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle crossed over the northbound lanes, drove off the roadway and struck a tree.
The crash remains under investigation by members of the Hampton Police Division’s Accident Reconstruction Team.