The Chesapeake community is waking up in mourning following the tragic and untimely death of Andre L. Yeager, Jr., 22, who was killed in a fatal single-vehicle crash early Monday morning in Hampton, Virginia.
According to Virginia State Police, the crash occurred on Interstate 664 northbound near Exit 2 in the City of Hampton. Investigators say Andre was driving a 2020 Volkswagen at a high rate of speed when he lost control of the vehicle while traveling in the left lane. The car crossed all lanes of traffic before leaving the roadway on the right side of the interstate. The vehicle then struck a tree and a culvert pipe, causing severe damage.
Andre, the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Authorities confirmed that he was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. No other vehicles were involved, and the incident remains under active investigation by Virginia State Police.
As news of his passing spreads, family, friends, and loved ones are struggling to cope with the sudden loss of a young man whose life was cut tragically short. Andre was a resident of Chesapeake and is remembered by those who knew him as a young man full of potential, with dreams and a future still unfolding. His death has left a profound void in the hearts of his family and the wider community.
This heartbreaking loss serves as a solemn reminder of how fragile life can be and how quickly everything can change. As Chesapeake begins this morning in grief, thoughts, prayers, and condolences continue to pour in for Andre’s family as they navigate an unimaginable loss.
Virginia State Police say additional information will be released as the investigation continues. For now, the community remains united in sorrow, honoring Andre L. Yeager, Jr., and keeping his loved ones in their hearts during this painful time.