NORFOLK, Va. — A tractor-trailer crashed and caught fire on I-64 near the 276 exit for Granby Street Wednesday morning after the driver fell asleep.
Virginia State Police say this happened around 4:30 a.m. The crash led to major delays in the eastbound lanes, which didn't reopen until around 9:30 a.m.
Police say the driver of the 2018 Peterbilt tractor-trailer fell asleep and hit an attenuator, causing a tire to break off. The fuel line was punctured and friction from the tire being dragged down the road then led to a fire and large fuel spill.
The driver is facing a reckless driving charge.
No injuries were reported.
