Search underway for person following Bay Bridge Tunnel tractor trailer crash

PORTSMOUTH, Va. – The Coast Guard, Virginia Marine Resource Commission, local police, and fire departments are currently searching for a person in the water after their tractor trailer reportedly crashed off the side of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel Tuesday morning.

We’re told the call came in at approximately 8:30 a.m. regarding a tractor trailer that crashed through the southbound side of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel and went into the water. Witnesses reported seeing a man exit the tractor trailer and drift west.

Sector Virginia watchstanders issued an urgent marine information broadcast for mariners to keep a lookout for the man. We’re told multiple boat crews are out searching for the person, as well as shore crews from local police and fire departments and a helicopter aircrew.

Anyone that may have information regarding the whereabouts of this man are asked to call the Sector Virginia command center at 757-483-8597.