An Amazon delivery truck collided with a car, resulting in two fatalities.
Crash occurred Saturday evening
Location: East Pembroke Avenue, North King Street
Involved a sedan and a delivery truck
Truck lost control and hit a fire hydrant
Two victims were in the sedan
Truck driver survived and receiving treatment
Investigation ongoing to determine cause
HAMPTON, Va., October 4, 2025 — An Amazon delivery truck lost control Saturday evening, struck a fire hydrant, and collided with a sedan stopped at a red light at North King Street and East Pembroke Avenue. Two occupants of the sedan were killed and one person was seriously injured.
Incident Summary
The collision occurred at approximately 6:50 p.m. when the Amazon truck was traveling southbound on North King Street. The vehicle veered off the roadway, struck a fire hydrant—disabling nearby water flow and causing minor flooding—and then impacted a sedan waiting at the traffic signal.[1]
Victims and Injuries
Emergency responders extracted three individuals from the wreckage. The sedan’s driver and front-seat passenger were pronounced dead at the hospital. The truck driver and a passenger sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries; both were treated and released.[2][1]
Investigation Underway
Hampton Police crash reconstruction specialists are examining skid marks, vehicle data recorder information, and the scene layout. Initial findings suggest the truck driver may have experienced a sudden medical issue before losing control. Authorities are reviewing medical records and will analyze the truck’s telematics to determine the sequence of events.[2]
Traffic Safety Context
The intersection of North King Street and East Pembroke Avenue has recorded three serious collisions over the past two years. City traffic engineers plan to evaluate signal timing, add high-visibility crosswalk markings, and explore installing speed calming measures. Local officials urge drivers to report any signal malfunctions to the Hampton Transportation Department.
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