HAMPTON, Va. — A woman is dead after crashing into a traffic light pole Friday afternoon in Hampton, according to Virginia State Police.
Shortly after 12 p.m., state police say they observed a 2020 red Chrysler 300 Sedan driving at a high rate of speed on I-64 westbound at the 262mm.
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When police initiated a traffic stop, the driver accelerated and exited the Hampton Roads Center Parkway exit, police say.
According to state police, a trooper approached the vehicle at the intersection of Big Bethel Road. That’s when the driver accelerated again and attempted to take the right turn lane.
She lost control of the vehicle and struck the traffic light pole on the driver side, police say.
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According to state police, the driver — a 26-year-old woman — died from her injuries after striking the pole.
Police identified the woman as Diamond Brooks from Newport News.
The incident is still under investigation. News 3 will provide updates as new information comes in.
