7 people hurt in multi-vehicle crash on I-295, driver charged with DUI

According to Virginia State Police, the accident happened on Interstate 295 southbound near the airport at 7:19 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 20.
Published: Nov. 20, 2022 at 9:37 PM EST|Updated: Nov. 21, 2022 at 7:27 AM EST
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HENRICO, Va. (WWBT) - A Virginia woman has been charged in connection to a multi-vehicle crash that injured several people on I-295 in Henrico.

According to Virginia State Police, the accident happened on Interstate 295 southbound near the airport at mile marker 31 at 7:19 p.m. on Sunday.

VSP says two vehicles crashed, but then two more vehicles hit each other in an attempt to avoid the accident.

Seven people were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to VSP.

Virginia State Police says a 28-year-old woman from Aylett, Virginia, has been charged with driving under the influence.

The investigation into this crash is ongoing, and more charges could be pending.