VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Virginia Beach police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that claimed the life of a 38-year-old woman Tuesday night on Centerville Turnpike.
According to the Virginia Beach Police Department, officers responded around 8:40 p.m. on April 22 to the 1900 block of Centerville Turnpike following reports of a crash involving a pedestrian.
When first responders arrived, they located Christa D. Green, 38, of Virginia Beach, suffering from critical injuries. Police said Green was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities said the driver involved in the crash remained at the scene and cooperated fully with investigators.
The circumstances surrounding the collision, including what may have led up to it, have not yet been released. Investigators have also not said whether speed, visibility, or impairment are being considered factors in the crash.
The section of Centerville Turnpike where the crash occurred is a heavily traveled corridor that sees a mix of residential traffic, commercial vehicles, and evening commuters. Fatal pedestrian crashes continue to be a growing concern across Hampton Roads, particularly along busy multi-lane roadways with limited crossing areas.
The case remains under investigation by the Virginia Beach Police Department’s Traffic Safety Unit.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact VBPD at 757-385-4606.