Richmond, VA – Wrong-Way Collision on I-95 Claims One Life, Injures Another

Richmond, VA (October 1, 2024) – A tragic wrong-way crash early Sunday morning, September 29, on I-95 left one person dead and another injured. The accident occurred at around 2:08 a.m., about 200 feet north of Broad Street in the southbound lanes of I-95. Virginia State Police reported that a 2012 Hyundai Elantra, driven by 23-year-old Liam Oliver Mancuso Palma of Henrico, was traveling in the wrong direction on I-95’s southbound lanes. The Hyundai collided head-on with a 2016 BMW 6, which could not avoid the impact. Following the initial collision, a 2021 Honda Civic struck the Hyundai as it spun out of control. Palma was pronounced dead at the scene despite wearing his seatbelt. The BMW driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital for further evaluation. The driver of the Honda Civic was unharmed. Virginia State Police continue to investigate the cause of this fatal crash.

Our hearts go out to the victims and their families during this difficult time.