Route 150 South Closed After Tractor-Trailer Crash
TL;DR: A tractor-trailer jackknifed on Route 150 south near Powhite Parkway Wednesday night, closing all southbound lanes and injuring the driver, who was charged with reckless driving.
Quick facts
- Who: Virginia State Police; tractor-trailer driver
- What: Tractor-trailer jackknifed and closed all southbound lanes on Route 150
- When: August 12, 2026 around 11:33 p.m.
- Where: Route 150 south near Powhite Parkway (mile marker 18), Chesterfield County
The story
A tractor-trailer jackknifed on Route 150 south near the Powhite Parkway around 11:33 p.m. Wednesday, August 12, forcing Virginia State Police to close all southbound lanes at mile marker 18. The driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a hospital. State Police charged the driver with reckless driving.
VDOT reported the closure at 3:12 a.m. and directed drivers to follow posted detours. The crash remained under investigation.
Key players
- Virginia State Police: Responded to the crash, investigated, and charged the driver
Why it matters: The overnight closure of Route 150 southbound, a key regional corridor near Powhite Parkway, disrupted traffic and required drivers to use alternate routes during the closure.
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