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Police identify victim in fatal crash on New Bridge Road

Posted at 11:11 PM, Nov 19, 2014
and last updated 2014-11-20 13:25:28-05

Virginia Beach, Va. -Virginia Beach Police are still investigating a fatal crash that occurred Wednesday night in the 3000 block of New Bridge Road.

Calls came in at 10:01 p.m. about the incident.

Preliminary investigation reveals that a Ford pick-up truck was driving southbound on New Bridge Road when it crossed over the center lane and ran into a ditch on the opposite side of the road.

The driver, identified as 21-year-old William Blake Fentress, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Alcohol appears to be an contributing factor in the crash.

Updates will be provided as they become available.