HAMPTON, Va. - The Hampton Public Safety Dive Team was on scene for a submerged vehicle in the area of Freeman Drive and North Armistead Avenue on Friday around 6:30 a.m.
The preliminary investigation has revealed that a vehicle exited the roadway, struck a light pole, and continued into a nearby body of water.
One occupant was able to exit the vehicle and make it safely to shore. A second occupant was found to be deceased in the water.
He was recovered by members of the Hampton Public Safety Dive Team.
The victim has been identified as Drew Halsey, a 21-year-old Maryland man.
The circumstances surrounding this incident remain under investigation and there is no additional information to release at this time.
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