HENRICO COUNTY, Va. — Three people were injured in a five-vehicle crash along Interstate 295 in Henrico County Wednesday night, according to the Virginia State Police.
The crash happened near the Interstate 64 eastbound Exit 28A just before 8:30 p.m.
State police said a tractor-trailer struck two truck-mounted attenuator (TMA) vehicles and two pickup trucks that were part of a pothole repair work zone. One of the pickup trucks was being driven by a civilian, the other vehicles involved belonged to the work crew.
"Preliminary investigation indicates the tractor-trailer failed to move into the left lane while approaching the stationary work zone, resulting in the collision with the work vehicles and personnel," state police said.
The tractor-trailer driver was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. State police said the tractor-trailer driver has been charged with reckless driving.
Two other people, including a roadway worker, were also taken to area hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries.
"The Virginia Department of Transportation’s Traffic Incident Management (TRIP) resources were activated and are on scene conducting cleanup operations. A detour has been established, directing traffic onto the bypass road at Exit 28," state police said.
The crash remains under investigation.
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