Crime & Safety
Chesapeake, VA I-64 Fatal Crash: 28-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed Nov 2
Chesapeake, VA – A 28 year old Norfolk man was killed Monday afternoon after his motorcycle collided with the rear of an SUV slowing for congested traffic on Interstate 64 in Chesapeake, according to
By Audrey Sloan · 2026-11-03T19:40:35.995Z
Chesapeake, VA – A 28 year old Norfolk man was killed Monday afternoon after his motorcycle collided with the rear of an SUV slowing for congested traffic on Interstate 64 in Chesapeake, according to Virginia State Police.
The fatal collision occurred during the afternoon travel period, raising concerns about traffic safety along one of the Hampton Roads region's busiest interstate corridors.
According to Virginia State Police, troopers responded at approximately 3:24 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, to a two vehicle crash on eastbound Interstate 64 near the Battlefield Boulevard interchange at Exit 290A.
Preliminary findings indicate that a Toyota RAV4 was slowing because of traffic congestion when a motorcycle traveling behind the vehicle struck the SUV from the rear.
The motorcycle operator was identified as Emmanuel Isaiah Davidson, 28, of Norfolk, Virginia .
Davidson sustained fatal injuries in the collision.
Authorities confirmed that his next of kin has been notified.
The driver of the Toyota RAV4, identified only as an adult male, was not injured during the crash.
Investigators have not released additional details about the speed of either vehicle, the precise circumstances leading to the collision or whether any contributing factors have been identified.
The crash occurred near Exit 290A, which serves Battlefield Boulevard in Chesapeake and connects motorists with surrounding communities in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area.
Interstate 64 is a major transportation route through southeastern Virginia, carrying commuter and regional traffic throughout the day.
Motorists traveling through congested interstate areas are encouraged to remain alert for sudden changes in traffic speed and maintain adequate following distances.
Virginia State Police have not announced any charges or citations related to the collision.
The investigation remains ongoing , and authorities have not indicated when additional findings may be released.
The department's preliminary report does not establish fault or identify any suspected criminal conduct.