One Person Critically Injured in Fiery Multi-Vehicle Crash on VA-164 Near Towne Point Road [PORTSMOUTH, VA]

One person was left in critical condition following a fiery multi-vehicle car crash on Virginia Route 164 near Towne Point Road in Portsmouth on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, according to Portsmouth Police and WAVY News 10. Emergency crews responded to the scene on VA-164 and closed all eastbound lanes while they worked the crash. The investigation into the cause of the collision is ongoing, and additional details about the number of vehicles involved and the identities of those hurt had not been released as of this report.

The crash on VA-164 near Towne Point Road occurred on one of Portsmouth’s primary east-west corridors connecting the city to the Downtown Portsmouth waterfront and regional highway network. This stretch of road carries both commuter and commercial traffic, making crashes in the area particularly disruptive and potentially severe. A fiery multi-vehicle collision on any high-speed roadway raises serious concerns about the severity of injuries sustained, as fire-involved crashes present heightened risks of burns and life-threatening trauma in addition to the impact injuries already associated with multi-vehicle collisions.

When a multi-vehicle crash leaves one or more people in critical condition, determining fault is often a complex undertaking. In crashes involving multiple vehicles on a highway corridor, the sequence of impacts matters: the first collision may trigger a chain reaction, but each driver’s speed, lane position, and attentiveness at the moment of impact is relevant to the overall picture of liability. Under Virginia law, a driver whose negligence contributes to a crash may be held responsible for the resulting injuries. Determining liability depends on the specific facts established during the investigation.

For anyone seriously injured in a multi-vehicle crash like this one, the critical period immediately following the collision is when evidence is most available and most valuable. Physical evidence, available traffic camera footage, vehicle data, and witness accounts can all help investigators determine how the crash occurred. This evidence can be lost quickly — dashcam footage may be overwritten, vehicles may be repaired or disposed of, and witnesses become harder to locate as time passes. Consulting with an experienced auto accident attorney early in the process helps ensure these pieces of evidence are identified and preserved.

Virginia’s contributory negligence standard also means that any attempt by an insurance company to assign even partial fault to an injured driver or passenger can completely bar that person’s recovery. In multi-vehicle crashes, insurers may point fingers at multiple parties in an attempt to reduce or deny claims. Seeking legal guidance early can help injured people understand their rights and navigate disputes that may arise during the claims process.

Crashes resulting in critical injuries often have long-term consequences that extend well beyond initial hospitalization. Ongoing medical care, lost earning capacity, rehabilitation, and the lasting physical and emotional impact of a serious injury can represent substantial losses for the victim and their family. Accounting for the full scope of those losses — present and future — is an important part of building a complete and fair personal injury claim.

If you or a loved one was seriously injured in a crash on VA-164 or anywhere in Portsmouth or Hampton Roads, Breit Law is here to help. With more than 47 years of trial experience, William Breit has fought for seriously injured Virginians throughout Portsmouth, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and all of Hampton Roads — and he is not afraid to take your case to court. To speak with an experienced Virginia personal injury attorney, contact us today.

Source: Wavy

Location of the multi-vehicle crash on VA-164 near Towne Point Road in Portsmouth, Virginia.