A single vehicle accident on Interstate 64 East Sunday claimed the life of a 21-year-old Williamsburg man when an car he was riding in struck a tree, according to Sgt. Michelle Anaya of the Virginia State Police.
At approximately 4:58 a.m. Sunday, 22-year-old Christian Medina-Rodriquez, of Williamsburg, lost control of his 2001 Ford Escape west of Camp Peary/Route 143 on I-64 in James City County, Anaya said.
The SUV ran off the road, overturned onto the passenger side and struck a tree, according to Anaya.
Axel Gabriel Quintana Cruz, 21 of Williamsburg, died at the scene of the accident, Anaya said.
The driver, Medina-Rodriguez, was flown by helicopter to the Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center in Richmond with life threatening injuries, Anaya said.
Police are still trying to determine if alcohol was a factor in the accident. The crash is still under investigation, Anaya said.
