VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Lee Lockamy, the former chief of the Nansemond Indian Tribe, died in a car crash on Feb. 13, according to the current Nansemond chief Keith Anderson.
On Feb. 13, around 6 p.m., Virginia Beach emergency crews responded to a two-car crash in the 5500 block of Shore Drive. Officials say they found both drivers, and both were taken to the hospital.
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Two people hospitalized after crash on Shore Drive: VBPD
The first driver had non-life-threatening injuries. The second driver, 62-year-old Ronald Lockamy Jr., died of his injuries in the hospital on Feb. 14.
Current Nansemond Chief Keith Anderson confirmed to News 3 that Lockamy was a former chief.
Anderson said Lockamy will be missed, and the tribe is still in shock. Anderson and Lockamy were at the Virginia Beach City Hall about a week ago to receive recognition from the mayor and city council.
Anderson said Lockamy was very excited because he had worked for years to earn the recognition.
Lockamy was driving east on Shore Drive when the first driver came into his lane, and Lockamy hit the left side of their car, according to the preliminary investigation.
News 3 reporter Margaret Kavanagh previously interviewed Lockamy about historical human remains found in Hampton believed to be from the Nansemond tribe.
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This incident remains under investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact VBPD at 757-385-4606 or call Crime Solvers at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.
