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1-Year-Old Passenger Dies, 14-Year-Old Driver Charged in Interstate 64 Crash

The 14-year-old driver faces DUI, no license, and child restraint violation charges after a crash killed a one-year-old infant, police said.

  • On Monday, a 14-year-old driver crashed on I-64 East near the 261-mile marker in Hampton, Virginia; the 1-year-old passenger died from injuries on Thursday, Virginia State Police said.
  • Authorities charged the driver with driving under the influence, driving without a license, and a child restraint violation, noting the infant "was not properly restrained at the time of the crash."
  • Family members identified the driver as the infant's mother; the child's grandmother stated, "I've been in his life since day 1," while confirming her son is the father.
  • Officials confirmed additional charges are pending following consultation with Hampton Commonwealth's Attorney, as the 14-year-old driver remains hospitalized with serious injuries.
  • The baby's godfather urged young people to reflect on their actions, stating, "Stop trying to outgrow your age and just be your age," and "There's nothing wrong with being a teenager.
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WTKR broke the news in on Friday, March 27, 2026.
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